Convenient synthesis of C-aza-2,3-dideoxynucleosides
Abstract
1-Aryl-1,2,3,4-tetradeoxy-1,4-imino-D-pentitols 5 and 9f are easily synthesized from N-Boc-L-pyroglutamate 1 via a successive procedure involving regioselective ring-opening, recyclization with dehydration, stereoselective reduction, and reduction of the ester group. Their structures are determined mainly by X-ray crystallography and NMR measurements. Their bioassay is also described.