α-Selective glycosylations using glycosyl N-(ortho-methoxyphenyl)trifluoroacetimidates

Org Biomol Chem. 2020 Mar 11;18(10):1918-1925. doi: 10.1039/c9ob02696g.

Abstract

Six N-(o-methoxyphenyl)trifluoroacetimidate glycosyl donors have been synthesized and their role as glycosyl donors has been investigated. The donors were synthesized with complete β-selectivity, except in one case, and were found to be stable. When Bi(OTf)3, Fe(OTf)2, and Zn(OTf)2 were employed as catalysts, the glycosylations were found to be highly α-selective in Et2O. The selectivity and reaction rate changed with a change in the acceptor reactivity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't