Anomeric Deoxygenation of 2-Ulosonic Acids Using SmI2: Rapid Access to 2-Deoxy-KDO and 2-Deoxy-NANA

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Abstract
The use of SmI2 in conjunction with anhydrous ethylene glycol in THF permits an instantaneous anomeric deoxygenation of peracetylated 2-ulosonates providing an expeditious access to their 2-deoxy analogs.