New syntheses of thiosaccharides utilizing substitution reactions

Novel synthetic methods published since 2005 affording carbohydrates containing sulfur atom(s) are reviewed. The review is divided to subchapters based on the position of sulfur atom(s) in the sugar molecule. Only those methods that take advantage of substitution are discussed.

Caryophyllane Thiols, Vinyl Thioethers, Di- and Bis-Sulfides: Antioxidant and Membrane Protective Activities

Caryophyllane thioterpenoids were synthesized in 23 - 81% yields. The antioxidant properties of the obtained compounds in various model systems were found. It was revealed that 4,5-epoxycaryophyll-9-ylmethanethiol has the greatest antioxidant activity. The isomerism of sesquiterpenic fragments was shown to have a significant effect on the biological activity of the compounds.