Fluorosugars: An improved synthesis of the 2,3,4-trideoxy-2,3,4-trifluoro hexose analogue of d-glucose

An improved synthetic route for the synthesis of the 2,3,4-trideoxy-2,3,4-trifluoro hexose analogue of d-glucose has been developed. The newly reported synthesis features improved fluorination reactions and simpler chromatographic separations.