enzymatic route for the synthesis of L-fucoseanalogs modified at the nonpolar terminus is reported. In particular, fucose derivatives bearing extended linear (1b) and branched (1e) saturated, or various unsaturated (1c, 1d) aliphatic chains have been prepared, in order to increase hydrophobic contacts. The rather general approach involves a sequential application of the recombinant enzymes L-fuculose 1-phosphate