Preparation of the per-O-trimethylsilylated glucoside 1a and 1b

Box: Preparation of the per-O-trimethylsilylated glucoside 1a and 1b

Taken from: Regioselective one-pot protection of glucose

Published in: Nature Protocols

Glucosides 1a and 1b, shown in Figure 1 of the protocol, are the starting materials for a series of reactions to protect different combinations of hydroxyl groups in the glucose molecule.