Gram-Scale Quaternarization of the Anomeric Position of Carbohydrates: Dramatic Effects of Molecular Sieves on Rhodium(II)-Mediated Decomposition of Diazo Sugars
摘要:
The optimization of rhodium(II) carbene mediated quaternarization of the anomeric position of carbohydrates is reported. Preparation of ketopyranosides in good and reliable yields requires reverse addition of the substrate to a highly diluted suspension of the catalyst in refluxing 1,2-dichloroethane, as well as addition of a carefully controlled amount of molecular sieves, and vigorous stirring. Following these optimized reaction conditions, functionalization of the anomeric position of carbohydrates can finally be performed on a preparative scale.