Biochemical Studies on Thiosugars. II. Synthesis of N-Acetyl-1-thio-D-glucosamine and its Derivatives.

Abstract

A convenient synthesis for 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-3, 4, 6-tri-O-acetyl-α-D-glucopyranosyl chloride was described. Several derivatives of 1-thio-D-glucosamine were synthesized through xanthate.