Site-Selective Esterifications of Polyol β-Hydroxyamides and Applications to Serine-Selective Glycopeptide Modifications

Org Lett. 2019 Sep 20;21(18):7534-7538. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.9b02809. Epub 2019 Sep 9.

Abstract

The site-selective acylations of β-hydroxyamides in the presence of other hydroxyl groups are described. Central to the success of this modification is the metal-template-driven acylation using pyridine ketoxime esters as acylating reagents in combination with CuOTf. This strategy enables β-hydroxyl groups to be site-selectively acylated in various derivatives, including sterically hindered secondary β-alcohol. The utility of this methodology is showcased by the serine-selective modification of a glycopeptide with unprotected sugar.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acylation
  • Amides / chemical synthesis
  • Amides / chemistry*
  • Esterification
  • Esters / chemical synthesis*
  • Esters / chemistry
  • Glycopeptides / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Serine / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Amides
  • Esters
  • Glycopeptides
  • Polymers
  • polyol
  • Serine