The syntheses of the title compounds were accomplished by Koenig-Knorr condensation of acylated furanoses with digitoxigenin followed by basic hydrolysis of protecting groups. In this manner the riboside, 5-amino-5-deoxyriboside, 3,6-anhydroglucoside, and 3,6-dideoxy-3,6-iminoglucoside of digitoxigenin were prepared. These compounds as well as several of the synthetic intermediates showed weak to moderate cardiotonic activity.
The syntheses of the title compounds were accomplished by Koenig-Knorr condensation of acylated furanoses with digitoxigenin followed by basic hydrolysis of protecting groups. In this manner the riboside, 5-amino-5-deoxyriboside, 3,6-anhydroglucoside, and 3,6-dideoxy-3,6-iminoglucoside of digitoxigenin were prepared. These compounds as well as several of the synthetic intermediates showed weak to moderate cardiotonic activity.