Mannuronic acid γ-lactone synthesis from TBA alginate with T3P and CMPI.
Mannuronic acid γ-lactone formation required a conformation change from 1C4 to 4C1.
Opening of the mannuronic acid γ-lactone required a high excess of butylamine.
Alginic acid butyl amide synthesis with T3P resulted in a DSamide ∼ 1.