Modular and Stereoselective Synthesis of C‑Aryl Glycosides via Catellani Reaction

In this work, we describe a Catellani-type C–H glycosylation to provide rapid access to various highly decorated α-C-(hetero)­aryl glycosides in a modular and stereoselective manner (>90 examples). The termination step is flexible, which is demonstrated by ipso-Heck reaction, hydrogenation, Suzuki coupling, and Sonogashira coupling. Application of this methodology has been showcased by preparing glycoside–pharmacophore conjugates and a dapagliflozin analogue. Notably, the technology developed herein represents an unprecedented example of Catellani-type alkylation involving an SN1 pathway.