Scheme 1.
Synthesis of glucuronic acid donors 11–13. Reagents and conditions: i: 1. MTBTP, BF3·Et2O, DCM, 2. MeONa, MeOH, 3. 4-anisaldehyde, HC(OMe)3, CSA, CH3CN; ii: 1. BnBr, NaH, DMF, 2. TFA, 3. BAIB, TEMPO, DCM/H2O 5:1, 0 °C, 4. MeI, K2CO3, DMF; iii: a. TBSOTf, NEt3, DCM; b. PicoA, DCC, DMAP, DCM; c. BzCl, NEt3, DCM iv: 1. NBS, H2O/acetone, 2. TCAN, Cs2CO3, DCM.
