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This report concerns the development of a synthetic approach towards synthesis of seven-membered septanosides, such as, substituted oxepanes from protected 2-hydroxyglycals. Important precursors to the synthesis of the ...

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Chemistry of Tetrathiomolybdate: Applications in Organic Synthesis K. R. Prabhu, Department of Organic Chemistry, IISc, Bangalore This thesis deals with the chemistry of benzyltriethylammonium tetrathiomolybdate, ...