A chemoselective photolabile protecting group for aldehydes

A new and high-efficiency photolabile protecting group (PLPG) for aldehydes is described. The PLPG was introduced to aldehydes by using a Lewis acid. Results showed that the PLPG can be released rapidly and smoothly under ultraviolet (UV) irradiation with high efficiency and low cost. This PLPG can easily synthesized and also be selectively protect aldehydes in the presence of ketones. (C) 2020 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.