Propargyl 1,2-Orthoesters for a Catalytic and Stereoselective Synthesis of Pyrimidine Nucleosides

Abstract

Pyrimidine nucleosides are synthesized by using propargyl 1,2-orthoesters and Au(III) salt as a catalyst. Strategically positioned 1,2-orthoesters are found to yield only 1,2-trans nucleosides and enable preparation of 2′-OH containing pyrimidine nucleosides. The glycosyl donor employed in this study is stable and easily accessible. The identified high-yielding protocol is mild, diastereoselective, and catalytic.