Abstract
A simple and mild system using 4,4′‐bis‐(dichloroiodo)‐biphenyl in combination with tetraethylammonium bromide (TEAB) at room temperature has been developed for selective debenzylation of sugars. Acetates, benzoate, and sensitive glycosidic linkages are unaffected.
Acknowledgments
The author thanks the University Grant Commission (UGC) India for the financial support under the Major Research Scheme and T. F. R for recording NMR (500 MHz).