Glycosylation of α-amino acids by sugar acetate donors with InBr 3. Minimally competent Lewis acids

Mark R. Lefever, Lajos Z. Szab, Bobbi Anglin, Michael Ferracane, Joanna Hogan, Lauren Cooney, Robin Polt

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Abstract

A simplified method for the preparation of Fmoc-serine and Fmoc-threonine glycosides for use in O-linked glycopeptide synthesis is described. Lewis acids promote glycoside formation, but also promote undesired reactions of the glycoside products. Use of 'minimally competent' Lewis acids such as InBr 3 promotes the desired activation catalytically, and with greatly reduced side products from sugar peracetates.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)121-125
Number of pages5
JournalCarbohydrate Research
Volume351
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1 2012

Keywords

  • Glycosylation
  • Indium tribromide
  • O-linked glycopeptides
  • Serine
  • Threonine

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

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