Stereocontrol in radical cyclizations on sugar templates

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4020(01)80694-3

The radical cyclization of alkyl hex-2-enopyranosides provides a stereocontrolled route to fused furanopyranes. The intermediate radical is generated either via the reduction of the appropriate halide by tin hydride or via sulfonyl radical addition to allyl hex-2-enopyranosides. The two methodologies are compared with respect to diastereoselectivity. Stereocontrol is discussed on the basis of conformational preference in the transition state.