Synthesis of the Sugar Building Block of Bicyclo-RNA

Abstract We present the novel synthesis of two sugar units that are central intermediates for the formation of members of the bicyclo-DNA and -RNA family. The synthesis starts from commercially available 1,2:5,6-di-O-isopropylidene-α-D-glucofuranose. The key step involves the elaboration of a carboc...

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Published in:Synthesis (Stuttgart) 2010-03, Vol.2010 (5), p.823-827
Main Authors: Haziri, Arben I., Silhar, Peter, Renneberg, Dorte, Leumann, Christian J.
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract We present the novel synthesis of two sugar units that are central intermediates for the formation of members of the bicyclo-DNA and -RNA family. The synthesis starts from commercially available 1,2:5,6-di-O-isopropylidene-α-D-glucofuranose. The key step involves the elaboration of a carbocyclic ring in a furanoside by rhodium(I)-catalyzed hydroacylation. Via this pathway, one of the sugar units is available in 8 steps and in an overall yield of 27%, while its deoxy derivative is obtained in 11 steps, which is 5 steps fewer than in our previous synthesis of this compound.
ISSN:0039-7881
1437-210X
DOI:10.1055/s-0029-1218650