Abstract

Described is a general method for the conversion of glycals to the corresponding 1,2-cis-isopropylidene-alpha-glycosides. Epoxidation of glycals with dimethyldioxirane followed by ZnCl(2)-catalyzed addition of acetone converted a variety of protected glycals into 1,2-cis-isopropylidene-alpha-glycosides in good yield. The reaction is compatible with a range of protecting groups, including esters, benzyl ethers, and silyl ethers, as well as free hydroxyl groups. This method has been applied to develop a synthesis of protected glucuronic acid 1, a key intermediate in the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans. Compound 1 was produced in seven steps and 32% overall yield.

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