Process for preparing 5-C-hydroxymethyl aldohexose-based compounds
US5104797A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 17, 1989 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2009 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12P19/44
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Processes of the present invention provide economical methods for preparing derivatives 5-C-hydroxymethyl-D-aldohexose and their bicyclic anhydro tautomeric forms. The 5-C-hydroxymethylation process comprises an enzymic oxidation reaction followed by a condenation reaction with formaldehyde.
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