Synthesis and NMR elucidation of four novel 2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl glycosides.

Four novel 2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl glycosides have been synthesized by a short and efficient route starting from d-glucose. Their structures were elucidated by applying high-resolution mass spectra, and one-dimensional and two-dimensional NMR techniques. These glycosides were prepared and used as intermediate building blocks in the scheme developed for oligosaccharide construction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]