The α and β acetylated (5‐formyl‐2‐furyl)methyl‐D‐glucopyranosides were synthesized and converted into acetylated ranunculin diastereoisomers and δ‐glucosyloxy‐γ‐oxo esters.
Acknowledgment
The participation of Sudzücker AG (Mannheim, Germany) in providing HMF and isomaltulose is gratefully acknowedged.