Asymmetric total synthesis of α-isomers of ieodoglucomides A and B along with their C14-epimers has been achieved starting from d-glucose. The key reactions involved are α-glycosylation and Grubbs olefin cross-metathesis. These stereochemical analogues and their β-isomers (natural products) were screened for their effects on cytotoxicity against various cancer cell lines and it was found that a few analogues are active relative to the natural ieodoglucomides.
Key words
glycolipids - glycosylation - cross-metathesis - cytotoxicity - stereoisomer