The convergent totalsynthesis of gangliosideGQ1b based on the “cassette approach” between the nonreducing end GQ1b-core heptasaccharide and glucosylceramide building blocks was accomplished in high overall yield. The use of a sialylα(2→8)sialylα(2→3)galactose sequence as the key building block enhanced the efficiency of the glycan assembly and led to preparative-scale synthesis readily applicable