Direct syntheses of S-alkylthio-D-galactono-, D-mannono-1,4-lactones, S-alkylthio-L-galactitols and D-mannitols displaying amphiphilic and mesophasic properties

Carbohydr Res. 2004 Jul 12;339(10):1817-21. doi: 10.1016/j.carres.2004.05.004.

Abstract

Alkylthio-L-galactitols and D-mannitols were obtained in good yields (70-81%) by reduction, with NaBH4, of the corresponding 6-S-alkyl-6-thio-D-hexono-1,4-lactones.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Carbohydrate Conformation
  • Carbohydrates / chemistry
  • Galactose / chemistry*
  • Lactones / chemistry*
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Mannitol / chemistry*
  • Models, Chemical
  • Spectrophotometry
  • Sulfhydryl Compounds / chemistry
  • Temperature
  • Ultraviolet Rays

Substances

  • Carbohydrates
  • Lactones
  • Sulfhydryl Compounds
  • Mannitol
  • Galactose