2-O-Benzoyl-myo-inositol-1,3,5-orthoformate

Protected myo-inositol derivatives are important precursors in the synthesis of phosphorylated myo-inositol derivatives which play a significant role in the cellular signal transduction. The structure of the title compound, C₁₄H₁₄O₇, which was prepared from myo-inositol, has been determined by X-ray crystallography. Several types of hydrogen-bonding interactions are involved in the packing of the molecule in the crystal.

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