Synthesis and surface-active properties of some alkyl 2-amino-2-deoxy-β-d-glucopyranosides

Several alkyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-β-d-glucopyranosides were synthesized using either the oxazoline or the N-allyloxycarbonyl procedure. The latter procedure gave better yields with fatty alcohols and cholesterol. The derivatives thus prepared were partly or fully deprotected and their surface-active properties assessed.