A Simple Method for the Synthesis of Acylated Pyranoid Glycals Under Aprotic Conditions

Abstract

Per-O-acylated glycals³ (1,4- or 1,5-anhydro-2-deoxyald-1-enitols, e. g., 9) represent one of the most useful types of carbohydrate derivatives available for various syntheses. The classical method⁴ for their preparation is the reaction of acetobromo sugars (e. g., 2) with zinc dust in aqueous acetic acid, but the yields are variable and solvolysis products, among others, are formed in side reactions.⁵     

Synthesis of Glycosyl Azides by the Addition of Phenylselenenyl Azide to Glycals

Abstract

The addition of phenylselenenyl azide to glycals is carried out under conditions that give 2-deoxy-2-phenylselenoglycosyl azides. This regiochemistry is opposite to that obtained under free-radical conditions, which are known to produce 2-azido-2-deoxyselenoglycosides. The addition reaction is carried out with phenylselenenyl chloride and sodium azide in dimethylformamide, and is stereoselective for trans addition. Tri-O-benzyl-d-glucal and di-O-benzyl-l-rhamnal each gave two addition products, in which the phenylselenyl and azido groups were either trans diaxial or trans diequatorial. Tri-O-benzyl-d-galactal gave only the trans diaxial addition product.     

Defining the Scope of the Acid-Catalyzed Glycosidation of Glycosyl Bromides

Following the recent discovery that traditional silver(I) oxide-promoted glycosidations of glycosyl bromides (Koenigs–Knorr reaction) can be greatly accelerated in the presence of catalytic TMSOTf, reported herein is a dedicated study of all major aspects of this reaction. A thorough investigation of numerous silver salts and careful refinement of the reaction conditions led to an improved mechanistic understanding. This, in turn, led to a significant reduction in the amount of silver salt required for these glycosylations. The progress of this reaction can be monitored by naked eye, and the completion of the reaction can be judged by the disappearance of characteristic dark color of Ag₂O. Further evidence on higher reactivity of benzoylated α-bromides in comparison to that of their benzylated counterparts has been acquired.     

Silver Triflate. A Mild Alternative Catalyst for Glycosylation Conditions Using Trichloroacetimidates as Glycosyl Donors

Although trimethylsilyl triflate (TMSOTf) has been widely used to promote glycosyl trichloroacetimidates in oligosaccharide synthesis, silver triflate (AgOTf) was proved to be a mild and in some cases more efficient catalyst in TMSOTf‐sensitive glycosylations. Migration and degradation in some specific coupling reactions can be reduced significantly under this alternative glycosylation condition.     

Correlation of Solvolytic Reactivities. A New YBnBr Scale for Benzylic Bromides

Solvolysis of 2-bromo-2-(4′-fluoromethyl)phenyladamantane (4), and 2-bromo-2-(4′-trifluoromethyl)phenylpropane (5) were carried out in a number of solvents, and their rate constants measured. Significant deviation from linear logk-Y_Br plots was observed, and the order of reactivities, e.g., k(100M) > k(90E) > k(80A), was in the reverse order of Swain's solvent parameter B. Different extent of solvation to the localized and the delocalized cationic transition state was then likely to play an important role. Similar result was also found in the solvolysis of 1-bromo-2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4′-methylphenyl)-1-phenylethane (6). A new Y scale, Y_BnBr, for the correlation of solvolytic reactivities of benzylic bromides based on k(4) was established. Intervention of solvent assistance in the solvolysis of 5 is discussed.