Synthesis, Structure and Reactions of Glycosyl Azides

Abstract

Abstract Recent progress in synthetic methods and structure determination has resulted in several new developments in the chemistry of glycosyl azides. A review on these synthetically useful intermediates was published by Micheel and Klemer1 more than 30 years ago but newer treatments2,3 of related topics scarcely take notice of these compounds despite their definite importance as precursors to glycosyl amines and heterocyclic derivatives such as 1,2,3-triazoles.