(2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanal → methyl alpha-D-glucopyranoside

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In the above Table I, it can be seen tht Sample A product composition gave a yield of 79.0% methyl-alpha-D-glucopyranoside and methyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside, and only 10.81% of polyglycosides and dextrose. Sample D produced 77.12% methyl-alpha-D-glucopyranoside and methyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside, while Sample G produced only 71.55% of the glucosides. At the same time, the percentages of polyglycosides and dextrose increased as the methanol:starch ratio decreased. The cost of removal of excess methanol must be balanced against the slightly increased yield of glucosides.

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