Iodine and its interhalogen compounds: Versatile reagents in carbohydrate chemistry XIII. General activation of 'armed' glycosyl donors

K. P. R. Kartha, T. S. Kärkkfäinen, S. J. Marsh, R. A. Field

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Abstract

Iodine has been shown to be a general promoter for the activation of 'armed' glycosyl donors in glycosylation reactions. Donors that can be activated include: thio-orthoesters, glycosylsulfoxides, selenides, phosphites and imidates, and pentenyl glycosides.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)260-262
Number of pages3
JournalSynlett
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 2001

Keywords

  • Glycosylation
  • Iodine
  • Promoter

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