Synthesis of 6‐Deoxy and 3,6‐Dideoxy Derivatives from Unprotected Glycosides Employing the Mitsunobu Reaction

Starting with unprotected hexopyranoside derivatives, an efficient synthesis of 6‐deoxy‐ and 3,6‐dideoxyhexopyranosides was achieved in two consecutive steps involving a highly regioselective Mitsunobu reaction and subsequent desulfurization.