
%0 Journal Article
%A Angyal, SJ 
%A Gero, SD 
%T Convenient preparation of a crystalline derivative of <I>meso</I>-tartraldehyde
%J Australian Journal of Chemistry
%D 1965/12/01
%V 18
%N 12
%P 1973-1976
%K 
%R https://doi.org/10.1071/CH9651973
%U https://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/CH9651973 
%X Periodate oxidation of 1,2-O-cyclohexylidenemyoinositol gives cis-3,4-cyclohexylidenedioxy-2,5-dihydroxytetrahydrofuran (III), a compound which liberates meso-tartraldehyde on mild acid hydrolysis. Condensation with nitromethane provides a synthesis of 5-nitrocyclopentane-1,2,3,4-tetraols. 
