Intermediates in the asymmetric synthesis of 3-substituted furanoside compounds

Abstract

Novel processes, intermediates and reagents for the preparation of 3-substituted furanose or furanoside compounds of Formula I: ##STR1## wherein M is hydrogen or alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3), A is halogen or A may be selected from a moiety of the formula: OR, SR, N.sub.3, SCR, OC--R or CN wherein R is hydrogen, branched or unbranched alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) or phenyl which compounds have antiviral and other biological activity.

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