‘Le BOP’ reagent and imidazole for selective O-acylation of trehalose
Abstract
Benzotriazolyl-N-oxytris(dimethylamino)phosphonium hexafluorophosphate (‘Le BOP’ reagent) in combination with imidazole provides a very mild system for selective esterification of polyhydroxy-compounds. An example is given showing an improved selectivity towards position 2 of trehalose, leading to new derivatives of ‘Cord-Factor.’