Thiolinked sialyl Lewis X analogue 2 was obtained from neuraminic acid
, D-galactose, and L-fucose. Galactose was transformed into 3-thiogala
ctose building block 6 and also into the required 3,4-dithioglucose mo
iety. Thioglycoside bond formation was performed via base-promoted S-g
lycosylation [Neu5Aca alpha(2-3S)Gal and Gal beta(1-4S)Glc linkages] a
nd via acid catalyzed S-glycosylation [Fuca(1-3S)Glc and Glc beta-(1-1
S)heptyl linkages].