Mapping the effect of configuration and protecting group pattern on glycosyl acceptor reactivity
Jacob M A van Hengst1, Rik J C Hellemons1, Wouter A Remmerswaal1
1Leiden University, Leiden Institute of Chemistry Einsteinweg 55 2333 CC Leiden The Netherlands jcodee@chem.leidenuniv.nl.
Abstract:
The reactivity of the acceptor alcohol can have a tremendous influence on the outcome of a glycosylation reaction, both in terms of yield and stereoselectivity. Through a systematic survey of 67 acceptor alcohols in glycosylation reactions with two glucosyl donors we here reveal how the reactivity of a carbohydrate acceptor depends on its configuration and substitution pattern. The study shows how the functional groups flanking the acceptor alcohol influence the reactivity of the alcohol and show that both the nature and relative orientation play an essential role. The empiric acceptor reactivity guidelines revealed here will aid in the rational optimization of glycosylation reactions and be an important tool in the assembly of oligosaccharides.
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