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¹KTH-Royal Institute of Technology, Department of Chemistry, Teknikringen 30, S-10044 Stockholm, Sweden.

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Area of Science:

Carbohydrate Chemistry
Organic Synthesis
Organometallic Chemistry

Background:

Traditional carbohydrate acylation often lacks regioselectivity, requiring lengthy protection/deprotection steps.
Developing efficient methods for selective functionalization of carbohydrates is crucial for synthesizing complex glycans and carbohydrate-based drugs.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a novel method for regioselective control in the multiple acylation of carbohydrates using organotin reagents.
To demonstrate the efficiency of these reagents in directing product formation and simplifying synthetic routes.

Main Methods:

Utilizing organotin-mediated reactions for the acylation of carbohydrate scaffolds.
Investigating reagent-dependent thermodynamic and kinetic control pathways.
Exploring dynamic assistance mechanisms in the acylation process.

Main Results:

Achieved high regioselectivity in multiple acylation reactions of carbohydrates.
Demonstrated efficient preparation of valuable carbohydrate building blocks.
Showcased a significant reduction in synthetic steps compared to traditional methods.

Conclusions:

Organotin-mediated acylation offers a powerful strategy for regioselective carbohydrate modification.
This approach streamlines the synthesis of complex carbohydrate structures.
The findings provide a more efficient route to essential carbohydrate building blocks for further applications.