Racemic 2,4-di-O-benzoyl-myo-inositol 1,3,5-orthoformate: a versatile intermediate for the preparation of myo-inositol phosphates

The versatility of racemic 2,4-di-O-benzoyl-myo-inositol 1,3,5-orthoformate as an intermediate for the preparation of protected myo-inositol derivatives is demonstrated. Procedures described provide simple access to several protected myo-inositol derivatives which are intermediates for the preparation of myo-inositol phosphates and racemic ononitol.