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Clinical Pharmacy PharmD - 2024/2025 Level 2 Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry-3 (PC 305)
Synthesis of Monosaccharides

1. Kiliani–Fischer Synthesis
For lengthening the carbon chain of an aldose

2. The Ruff Degradation

Used to shorten the chain by similar unit.