The synthesis and X-ray crystal structure of 1,2;5,6-di-
O-isopropylidene-3-
O-(phenylacetyl)-D-glucofuranose is reported. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic system with space group
P2
12
12
1 (No. 19);
a = 9.9313(12) Å,
b = 10.0657(12) Å,
c = 20.343(2) Å, and
Z = 4. The solid state structure is discussed in terms of the use of the title compound for further chemistry.
C20H26O7
- carbohydrate - ester