Iterative, orthogonal strategy for oligosaccharide synthesis based on the regioselective glycosylation of polyol acceptors with partially unprotected n-pentenyl-orthoesters: further evidence for reciprocal donor acceptor selectivity (RDAS)

Chem Commun (Camb). 2005 Oct 28:(40):5088-90. doi: 10.1039/b507468a. Epub 2005 Sep 14.

Abstract

An efficient iterative, orthogonal protocol based on the regioselective glycosyl coupling of D-mannose polyols with, partially unprotected, n-pentenyl orthoester donors permits the synthesis of linear and branched oligosaccharides with minimal protecting group tampering.