Protecting Group - Industrial Applications

Industrial Applications

Although the use of protecting groups is not preferred in industrial syntheses, they are still used in industrial contexts, e.g.:

  • Oseltamivir (Tamiflu, an antiviral drug) synthesis by Roche
  • Sucralose (sweetener)

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