“…15,17 The starting compounds for the synthesis of D-mannitol-based macrocycles were 1,2:5,6-di-O-isopropylidene-D-mannitol, 1,2:5,6-di-O-diphenylmethylidene-D-mannitol (3), and 1,2:5,6-di-Ocyclohexylidene-D-mannitol (4). 15,17 The starting compounds for the synthesis of D-mannitol-based macrocycles were 1,2:5,6-di-O-isopropylidene-D-mannitol, 1,2:5,6-di-O-diphenylmethylidene-D-mannitol (3), and 1,2:5,6-di-Ocyclohexylidene-D-mannitol (4).…”