Synlett 2020; 31(09): 823-828
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1690773
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Organic-Photoacid-Catalyzed Glycosylation

Juncheng Li
,
Gaoyuan Zhao
,
Ting Wang
Department of Chemistry, University at Albany, State University of New York, 1400 Washington ­Avenue, Albany, New York 12222, USA   Email: twang3@albany.edu
› Author Affiliations
Financial support was provided by the State University of New York at Albany.
Further Information

Publication History

Received: 12 November 2019

Accepted after revision: 29 November 2019

Publication Date:
10 January 2020 (online)


Abstract

Photoacids are molecules that become more acidic upon absorption of light. They are widely utilized in a variety of fields, such as organic synthesis, molecular switching agents, and photodynamic therapy. Currently, the activity of most photoacids is induced by UV light, which limits their applications by the synthetic community. In this ­Synpacts article, we highlight our recent development of visible-light-­induced photoacids and their application in glycosylation reactions.

1 Introduction

2 Visible-Light-Induced Photoacids

3 Synthesis of 2-Deoxyglycosides by Visible-Light-Induced Photoacid Catalysis

4 Conclusion