Microwave-assisted synthesis of long-chain alkyl glucopyranosides

Ferlin, Nad�ge; Duchet, Laetitia; Kovensky, Jos�; Grand, Eric

Abstract

Long-chain (C6 to C16) alkyl glucopyranosides have been synthesized using microwave irradiation. Yields and anomeric ratios can be controlled under precise and short irradiation times (few min). Comparison with classical heating showed a better efficiency of microwaves.

Citation

Ferlin, N., Duchet, L., Kovensky, J., & Grand, E. (2008). Microwave-assisted synthesis of long-chain alkyl glucopyranosides. Carbohydrate Research, 343, 2819-2821. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carres.2008.05.013

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: 2008
• Deposit Date: Apr 3, 2014
• Print ISSN: 0008-6215
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 343
• Pages: 2819-2821
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carres.2008.05.013
• Keywords: Glycosylation; Microwave activation; Carbohydrate surfactants; Fatty alcohols
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6738
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carres.2008.05.013