A [3+3] annulation protocol at an 'off template' site of a sugar-derived en
al synthon is used effectively for the stereoselective synthesis of C-C-lin
ked pseudo-saccharide precursors. The chirality is induced from the sugar s
ynthon during the installation of carbocycle at the C-5 of sugar template.
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