Synthesis of Core M3 Matriglycan Constituents via an Additive-Controlled 1,2-cis-Xylopyranosylation with O‑Xylosyl Imidates as Donors

A highly stereoselective strategy for 1,2-cis-xylopyranoside bond formation was established via a preactivation-based, additive-modulated trichloroacetimidate glycosidation strategy. The current protocol is mild, practical, and successful with various xylopyranosyl donors and glycosyl acceptors, including acceptors that are reported to be less reactive due to steric hindrance. The utility of this method was demonstrated with the facile assembly of matriglycan constituent tetra- and hexasaccharides.