Synthesis of 3,6-dideoxy-D-erythro-hexos-4-ulose and identification as the 3,6-dideoxy-4-ketohexose from Pasteurella pseudotuberculosis

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Synthesis of 3,6-Dideoxy-D-e/-yz/iro-hexos-4-ulose and Identification as the 3,6-Dideoxy-4-ketohexose from Pasteurella pseudotuberculosis Sir:The 3,6-dideoxyhexoses are biologically important carbohydrates which contribute to the serological specificity of many immunologically active lipopolysaccharides.1 Elucidation of the biochemical pathways for the formation of these sugars has been the subject of several recent investigations.2•3 Abequose (13) The authors thank Dr. T. T. Tchen and his research group for their help in the use of the Nuclear-Chicago Model Isocap/300 liquid scintillation system for the radioautography.