Synthesis of N-substituted iminosugars from 2′-carbonyl-C-glycofuranosides

Under basic conditions 2′-carbonyl 5-N-substituted-C-glycofuranosides undergo a tandem β-elimination and intramolecular hetero-Michael addition to form N-substituted iminosugar derivatives in good to excellent yields.

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