A New Synthesis of D-Ribonolactone from D-Ribose by Pyridinium Chlorochromate Oxidation

Abstract

2,3-O-Cyclohexylidene-D-ribonolactone is prepared directly from 2,3-O-cyclohexylidene-D-ribose by pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC) oxidation in 55-60% yield.