Synthesis of tumor-associated saccharides via O-glycosyl trichloroacetic

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0957-4166(96)00373-4

The trichloroacetic method was employed to synthesize di- and hexa-saccharides. O-glycosyl trichloroacetic, a stable and readily obtained intermediate, was activated to give a highly reactive glycosyl donor upon treatment with acid and coupled with the acceptor to afford complex glycosides with high stereoselectivity and in good yield. Two free hexasaccharides will be used to explore the possible prevention of metastatic spread.