Synlett 2000; 2000(1): 27-32
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-6468
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Stereoselective Glycosylation and Oligosaccharide Synthesis on Solid Support Using a 4-Azido-3-chlorobenzyl Group for Temporary Protection

Kenji Egusa* , Koichi Fukase, Yoshihiko Nakai, Shoichi Kusumoto
  • *Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University, Machikaneyama 1-1, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-0043, Japan; Fax + 81 6 6850 5419; E-mail: koichi@chem.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp
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31 December 2000 (online)

A versatile and practical methodology for solid-phase synthesis was elaborated in the synthesis of α(1→6)- and β(1→6)-linked oligoglucoses by using thioglycosides having a 4-azido-3-chlorobenzyl (ClAzb) group for temporary protection of hydroxy functions. Highly α-selective glycosylation was achieved by the use of the benzylated thioglycoside 11 and NBS-LiNO3 as activating reagents on macroporous polystyrene, ArgoPoreTM in Et2O. Completely β-selective glycosylation was effected by the use of thioglycoside 15 by virtue of the neighboring group participation of a 2-O-benzoyl group. The ClAzb group was satisfactorily stable during the glycosylation, but was easily cleaved on treatment with triphenylphosphine followed by oxidation with 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyanobenzoquinone. The proximal saccharide residue was bound to the solid support via an ester-type linker which was cleaved under alkaline conditions. Rapid synthesis of oligosaccharides was readily effected by this methodology.