| abstract |
A compound of the formula <IMAGE> is disclosed. X is selected from the group consisting of aryl, alkyl, imidate ester, imino ester, amidine, azide, isocyanate, and dithiocarbonate. R' is a group selected from the group consisting of groups containing a hydroxyl moiety, groups containing a protected hydroxyl moiety, and groups containing an O-linked sugar. G is a carbon chain of 0-10 carbons and R is not a methyl group and is a group capable of removal under conditions compatible with glycopeptide synthesis. In a preferred form the compound, R is selected from the group consisting of benzylic or allyl groups and X is CPh2. A method of forming a glycocide from the compound is also disclosed. |