Regioselective mono and multiple alkylation of diols and polyols catalyzed by organotin and its applications on the synthesis of value-added carbohydrate intermediates
A catalytic amount of dibutyltin dichloride was used to develop regioselective alkylation of diols and multiple alkylation of polyols. Alkyl groups, including allyl, alkynyl and long-chain alkyl groups, were successfully introduced to one or two hydroxyl groups of carbohydrate and nonsugar substrates. In most cases, excellent isolation yields were obtained. The alkynylated carbohydrates may be used