Synthesis from D-lyxonolactone of 1,4-Dideoxy-1,4-imino-L-arabinitol, a glucosidase inhibitor with in vitro anti-viral activity

Abstract Benzylidenation is the only protection required in a 7 step synthesis of the hydrochloride of 1,4-dideoxy-1,4-imino-L-arabinitol from D-lxyonolactone in an overall yield of 21%.