PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF (1S,2S,6R)-2-METHYL-3,7-DIOXABICYCLO(4,1,0)HEPTAN-4-OL AND ITS METHYL ETHER

摘要

A process to produce methyl 3,4-anhydro-2,6-dideoxy-L-ribohexopyranoside, its enantiomer and racemate thereof. The compound is useful as an intermediate in the production of daunosamine which in turn is a prime constituent in the anti-cancer agents Daunomycin and Adriamycin. Also disclosed are novel intermediates in the process.