Novel Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors

Abstract: This invention relates to novel N-derivatives of 1-deoxy-nojirimycin (1) to the processes for their preparation and to their end-use applications, particularly as to their use in the treatment of diabetes. wherein n is zero, one or two, and R is a glycosyl or etherified or acylated glycosyl radical containing from 1 to 3 hexose or pentose units, said glycosyl radical optionally bearing an ether or ester derivative of the hydroxyl moeity located on the anomeric carbon atom of the terminal hexose or pentose moeity.

Description: This invention relates to novel N-derivatives of 1-deoxynojirimycin, to the processes for their preparation and to their end-use applications, particularly as to their use in the treatment of diabetes. Compounds useful as anti-diabetic agents have already been proposed. In this respect reference may be made to : EP-A-0 000 947, which relates to derivatives of 3,4,5-trihydroxypiperidine which are useful as glucosidase inhibitors ; EP-A-0 186 103, which relates to homonojirimycin glycosides active as inhibitors of carbohydrate digestive enzymes. More specifically this invention relates to novel N-glycosyl derivatives of 1-deoxy-nojirimycin, to the chemical processes for their preparation, to their α- glucosidase inhibiting properties, and to their end-use application in the treatment of diabetes, obesity and those diseases associated with retroviruses, particularly the HIV virus reported to be the causative of the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Still more specifically this invention relates to the novel 1-deoxy nojirimycin derivatives of the formula and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof wherein n is zero, 1 or 2 and R is a glycosyl moiety. The glycosyl moieties represented by "R" in Formula I are radicals which contain from 1 to 3 hexose or pentose units which optionally bear an ether or an acyl radical at the anomeric carbon atom of the terminal hexose or pentose moiety. Acid addition salts are those salts formed with such inorganic acids as, for example, hydrochloric, hydrobromic, sulfuric, phosphoric and like acids; with organic carboxylic acids such as, for example, acetic, propionic, glycolic, lactic, pyruvic, malonic, succinic, fumaric, malic, tartaric, citric, ascorbic, maleic, hydroxymaleic and dihydroxymaleic, benzoic, 2-acetoxybenzoic, madelic and like acids; and with organic sulfonic acids such as methanesulfonic acid and p-toluenesulfonic acid. In general, the mono-, di- or trisaccharide moiety (i.e., the glycosyl moiety defined by "R") may be attached directly - or thru a (CH₂) n alkylene bridge - to the nitrogen atom of the 1-deoxynojirimycin moiety thru either an exocyclic or ring carbon atom of the pentose or hexose ring thereby forming a variety of position isomers for each individual glycosyl moiety. Also, similar or dissimilar pentose or hexose moieties may be linked to each other thru a glycosidic oxygen bridge wherein the bridging oxygen atom is attached to an exocyclic and/or endocyclic carbon atom of the pentose or hexose moiety of which the glycosyl radical is comprised; again the position isomers all being contemplated as being within the scope of this invention. Exemplary of glycosyl radicals contemplated by the "R" designation in Formula I are such monosaccharides as 6- or 4-glucosyl, 6- or 4-galactosyl, 4-fucosyl, 1-, 2- or 6-fructosyl, 6- or 4-mannosyl, 4-ribosyl, 4-arabinosyl, 4-xylosyl, 6-or 4-allosyl, 6- or 4-altrosyl, 6- or 4-gulosyl, 6- or 4-idosyl, 6- or 4-talosyl and 4-lyxosyl, such disaccharides as 4- or 6-isomaltosyl, 4- or 6-trehalosyl, β 4- or 6-cellobiosyl, maltosyl, and such trisaccharides as maltotriosyl and cellotriosyl. Preferred glycosyl radicals are 6- or 4-glucosyl, 1- or 6-fructosyl, 6- or 4-maltosyl and 6- or 4-isomaltosyl. Ether derivatives are those derivatives wherein the hydroxyl group attached to the anomeric carbon atom is etherified and include the C₁₋₈ alkyl derivatives, preferably methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, pentyl, hexyl, cyclohexyl, cyclohexylmethyl, t-butyl, isobutyl, isopropyl and aromatic derivatives such as phenyl and benzyl and the like. Acyl derivatives, such as those formed at the anomeric carbon atom by reaction of the free hydroxy radical with C₁₋₈ alkanoic acids or benzoic acids, are also contemplated even though such acylated moieties may easily be removed from the glycosyl radical. Preferred acyl radicals are those formed with acetic or benzoic acids, although acyl radicals formed from such acids as propionic, n-butyric, isobutyric, n-valeric, hexanoic and phenylacetic acid are contemplated. The compounds of the present invention are prepared by methods analogously known in the art. It is preferred to condense an appropriately hydroxy protected 1-deoxy-nojirimycin (2) with an appropriately hydroxy-protected activated glycosyl moiety, preferably using a triflate or halide, preferably the iodide, but including bromide and chloride and including mesylates or tosylates or other equivalently functioning moieties appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art. In those instances wherein the 1-deoxy-nojirimycin is coupled with a triflate the reaction is effected by refluxing an admixture of equimolar quantities of the reactants in an alcohol- and water-free solvent, preferably a chlorinated solvent such as chloroform, under an inert atmosphere, preferably under nitrogen or argon, for about 1 to 3 days until the reaction is completed. Following standard procedures for the isolation and purification of the reaction products, the protecting groups are removed to obtain the desired product. Debenzylation is readily effected with standard techniques such as catalytic hydrogenation in an appropriate solvent, e.g. ethanol, using a catalyst such as palladium on carbon, or by transfer hydrogenation using cyclohexene and methanol. In those instances wherein esters were utilized (partially or completely) as the hydroxy protecting groups, it is preferred to first remove the ester group by treatment with an alkali alkoxide, e.g. sodium methoxide, in methanol to hydrolyze the esters and then deprotect the benzyl ethers using the foregoing hydrogenation procedures. In those instances wherein a glycosyl halide is coupled with the 1-deoxy-nojirimycin the reaction is effected by heating the appropriately hydroxy protected reactants in dry dimethyl formamide (DMF) or other equivalently functioning solvent, at about 60°-90°C for about 12 to 36 hours, said heating taking place using excess amounts of a weak base (K₂CO₃) or a molecular sieve, preferably using excess molar amounts of the halide (up to three times) relative to the amine. The foregoing reactions are illustrated by the following reaction schemes A and B. Otherwise depicted, the reaction scheme may more generally be depicted by the following reaction scheme wherein X is a halide (preferably iodide) or a triflate, n is zero, one or two and R′ is a hydroxy-protected glycosyl moiety as defined by Formula I, and compound ( 2 ) is as depicted in Reaction Schemes A and B. Appropriately hydroxy protected glycosyl halides ( 6 ) and triflates ( 3 ) are those glycosyl radicals (mono-, di- or tri-saccharides of Formula I) wherein the hydroxy groups have been protected with an ester or ether moiety. Preferred esters are the acetate or benzoate esters although other alkanoyl esters, particularly those containing up to six carbon atoms, may be used. The preferred ether is the benzyl ether. Such protected compounds may be prepared by standard procedures very well known and understood in the art. The glycosyl triflates (of which compound 3 is representative) are prepared by standard procedures such as by reaction of a hydroxy protected glycosyl with trifluoromethylsulfonate anhydride in a chlorinated solvent for about 1-3 hours at about -78°C to -10°C. (It is to be noted that the anomeric carbon atom which optionally may be etherified or acylated is that carbon atom at the 1-position of the compound of Formula 3 , said carbon atom bearing an ether derivative.) The glycoside halides (of which compound 6 is representative) may be prepared by standard techniques starting with an appropriately hydroxy protected glycoside bearing one free hydroxy group. In these instances the alcohol is converted to its aldehyde by a Swern oxidation (treatment with oxalyl chloride in dimethylsulfoxide and triethylamine) followed by an in situ conversion of the aldehyde to an olefin by a Wittig reaction (going through an "ylide" prepared from methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide using one equivalent each of n-butyllithium, potassium t-butoxide and t-butanol in tetrahydrofuran at room temperature for about 4 to 8 hours). The olefin is converted to its corresponding alcohol by hydroboration (treatment with boron dimethylsulfide, under nitrogen, followed by oxidation with hydrogen peroxide and sodium hydroxide). The alcohol is mesylated (treatment with mesyl chloride in CH₂Cl₂ in excess NEt₃ at -15°C to 0°C) and the mesylate converted to its halide (by treatment in ether at 0°C with magnesium halide), preferably using the iodide. The 1-deoxy-nojirimycin is prepared by reducing the corresponding δ-lactam of 2,3,6-tribenzyloxy-D-gluconic acid with boron dimethylsulfide followed by treatment with gaseous hydrochloric acid. The following examples illustrate the processes and techniques suitable for the preparation of the compounds of this invention. Example I Preparation of 2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-1,5-DIDEOXY-1,5-IMINO-D-GLUCITOL To a solution of 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-5-deoxy-D-gluconic acid δ-lactam (compound described in Examples LXIV to LXIX) (0.75 g, 1.6 mmol) in dry tetrahydrofuran (15 ml) was added a 10 M solution of borane in methyl sulfide (0.58 ml) under nitrogen at 0°C. The mixture was stirred 15 min at 0°C, 30 min at room temperature, then refluxed during 6 h and finally stirred overnight at room temperature. The mixture was cooled to 0°C ad the excess of borane was destroyed with methanol and stirred 1 h at room temperature. The reaction mixture was treated with gazeous hydrochloric acid and refluxed during 1 h. The solvents were evaporated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in ethyl acetate and washed with a saturated aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to afford an oil. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with ethyl acetate afforded 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-glucitol which crystallized in methanol (0.655 g, 90%); m.p. 73-74°C. Example II Preparation of METHYL 2,3,4-TRI-O-BENZYL-6-O-TRIFLUOROMETHYLSULFONYL-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE To a solution of dry pyridine (0.46 ml) in methylene chloride (17.5 ml) cooled to -15°C was added trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride (0.87 ml). The mixture was stirred during 15 min at -10°C, then methyl 2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (1.2 g, 2.58 mmol) in methylene chloride (5 ml) was added (P. Kovac, V. Sklenar and C. Glaudemans, Carbohydr. Res. 175 , 201 (1988)). The mixture was stirred during 1.5 h at -10°C. The reaction mixture was washed with water. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to afford an oil. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a 7:3 mixture of hexane and ethyl acetate afforded the expected compound methyl 2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6-O-trifluoromethylsulfonyl-α-D-glucopyranoside which was crystallized from hexane (1.43 g, 93%); m.p. 44-45°C. Example III Preparation of 2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-1,5-DIDEOXY-1,5-[(2,3,4-TRI-O-BENZYL-6-DEOXY-1-O-METHYL-6-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL)IMINO]-D-GLUCITOL A solution of methyl 2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6-O-trifluoromethylsulfonyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (0.7 g, 1.17 mmol) and 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-glucitol (0.509 g, 1.17 mmol) in ethanol-free chloroform (55 ml) was refluxed under nitrogen during 48 h. The mixture was diluted in methylene chloride and washed successively with a saturated aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate and saturated brine. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to afford an oil. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a 6:4 mixture of hexane and ethyl acetate afforded the expected compound 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-[(2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6-deoxy-1-O- methyl-6-α-D-glucopyranosyl)imino]-D-glucitol which was crystallized from methanol (0.772 g, 75%); m.p. 102-103°C. Example IV Preparation of 1,5-DIDEOXY-1,5-[(6-DEOXY-1-O-METHYL-6-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL)IMINO]-D-GLUCITOL 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-[(2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6-deoxy-1-O-methyl-6-α-D-glucopyranosyl)imino]-D-glucitol (0.646 g, 0.73 mmol) was dissolved in methanol (20ml), cyclohexene (10 ml) and palladium hydroxyde 20% on charcoal (1.2 g) were added. The mixture was degazed and refluxed 24 h under argon atmosphere. The catalyst was filtered and washed twice with methanol. The solvents were evaporated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in water, the aqueous phase was extracted twice with ethyl acetate. The aqueous layer was put to dryness under reduced pressure to afford a foam. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a 50:50:4 mixture of methanol, chloroform and water afforded the expected compound 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-[(6-deoxy-1-O-methyl-6-α-D-glucopyransosyl)imino]-D-glucitol as a foam (0.13 g, 52%). Example V Preparation of METHYL 2,3,4-TRI-O-BENZYL-6,7-DIDEOXY-α-D-GLUCOHEPT-6-ENOPYRANOSIDE To a solution of oxalyl chloride (1.05 ml, 17.22 mmol) in dry tetrahydrofuran (40 ml) cooled to -78°C, dry dimethyl sulfoxyde (1.3 ml, 18.04 mmol) was added dropwise and then stirred during 35 min at -35°C. The reaction mixture was cooled again to -78°C and methyl 2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (6 g, 16.4 mmol) dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (20 ml) was added and the mixture was stirred during 15 min at -35°C, then triethylamine (11.5 ml, 82.65 mmol) was added and the mixture was stirred during 1 h at -35°C. This aldehyde was used without a purification and isolation in a Wittig reaction described as follows. To dried triphenyl-methylphosphonium bromide (11.7 g, 32.8 mmol) suspended in tetrahydrofuran (700 ml) was added dropwise at -78°C a 1.42 M solution of n-butyllithium in hexane (23 ml, 32.66 mmol). The reaction mixture was warmed to room temperature and stirred during 1.5 h. Then the mixture was cooled to 0°C and potassium tertio-butylate (3.68 g, 32.8 mmol) and dry tertio-butyl alcohol (3 ml, 31.8 mmol) were added. The mixture was stirred again at room temperature during 30 min. The reaction mixture was cooled to -78°C and the tetrahydrofuran solution of the aldehyde prepared above was added dropwise. The reaction mixture was warmed to room temperature and stirred during 2 h. A saturated aqueous solution of ammonium chloride was added and the solvents were evaporated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in ether and washed with water. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to afford a brown oil. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a 4:96 mixture of ethyl acetate and toluene afforded the expected olefine methyl 2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6,7-dideoxy-α-D-glucohept-6-enopyranoside (3.26 g, 55%) which crystallized from hexane; m.p. 46-47°C. Example VI Preparation of METHYL 2,3,4-TRI-O-BENZYL-6-DEOXY-α-D-GLUCOHEPTOPYRANOSIDE To a solution of methyl 2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6,7-dideoxy-α-D-glucohept-6-enopyranoside (0.878 g, 2.43 mmol) in dry tetrahydrofuran (5 ml) was added a 10 M solution of borane in methyl sulfide (0.24 ml, 2.4 mmol) at 0°C under nitrogen. The mixture was stirred during 3 h to room temperature. The excess of borane was destroyed with ethanol (1 ml). The mixture was cooled at 0°C. 30% hydrogen peroxyde (0.3 ml) were added. The mixture was refluxed during 2 h. The reaction mixture was diluted with water and extracted three times with ether. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to afford an oil. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a 1:1 mixture of ethyl acetate and hexane afforded the expected alcohol methyl 2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6-deoxy-α-D-glucoheptopyranoside (0.414 g, 45%) which crystallized from hexane; m.p. 50-53°C. Example VII Preparation of METHYL 2,3,4-TRI-O-BENZYL-6-DEOXY-7-O-METHYLSULFONYL-α-D-GLUCOHEPTOPYRANOSIDE To a solution of methyl 2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6-deoxy-7-O-methylsulfonyl-α-D-glucoheptopyranoside (0.38 g, 0.83 mmol) in dry methylene chloride (10 ml) was added triethylamine (0.2 ml, 1.43 mmol). Then the solution was cooled to -10°C and mesylchloride (0.08 ml, 1 mmol) was added. The mixture was stirred an additional 15 min at -10°C, then the reaction was allowed to warm up to room temperature. The mixture was washed three times with water. The organic phase was dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to afford a yellow oil. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a 40:60 mixture of ethyl acetate and hexane afforded the expected mesylate methyl 2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6-deoxy-7-O-methylsulfonyl-α-D-glucoheptopyranoside as an oil (0.38 g, 91%). EXAMPLE VIII Preparation of METHYL 2,3,4-TRI-O-BENZYL-6,7-DIDEOXY-7-IODO-α-D-GLUCOHEPTOPYRANOSIDE To a solution of methyl 2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6-deoxy-7-O-methylsulfonyl-α-D-glucoheptopyranoside (0.38 g, 0.83 mmol) in ether (5 ml) was added at 0°C a 0.375 M solution of magnesium iodide (6.7 ml). The mixture was stirred 15 min at 0°C. The excess of magnesium iodide was hydrolyzed with water. The reaction mixture was washed with sodium thiosulfate and water. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to afford an oil. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a 2:8 mixture of ethyl acetate and hexane afforded the expected iodide methyl 2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6,7-dideoxy-7-iodo-α-D-glucoheptopyranoside which was crystallized from hexane (0.368 g, 91%); m.p. 66-68°C. Example IX Preparation of 2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-1,5-DIDEOXY-1,5-[(2,3,4-TRI-O-BENZYL-6,7-DIDEOXY-1-O-METHYL-7-α-D-GLUCOHEPTOPYRANOSYL)IMINO]-D-GLUCITOL A solution of methyl 2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6,7-dideoxy-7-iodo-α-D-glucoheptopyranoside (0.338 g, 0.69 mmol) and 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-glucitol (0.1 g, 0.23 mmol) in dry dimethylformamide (3 ml) was heated at 80°C overnight along with dry potassium carbonate (0.127 g, 0.92 mmol). The dimethylformamide was evaporated under reduced pressure. The residue was taken with ethyl acetate and washed twice with water. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to afford an oil. Chromatography on neutral alumina activity III and elution with a 8:2 mixture of hexane and ethyl acetate afforded the expected amine 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-[(2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6,7-dideoxy-1-O-methyl-7-α-D-glucoheptopyranosyl)imino]-D-glucitol which was crystallized in methanol (0.125 g, 60%); m.p. 42-43°C. Example X Preparation of 1,5-DIDEOXY-1,5-[(6,7-DIDEOXY-1-O-METHYL-7-α-D-GLUCOHEPTOPYRANOSYL)IMINO]-D-GLUCITOL 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-[(2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6,7-dideoxy-1-O-methyl-7-α-D-glucoheptopyranosyl)imino]-D-glucitol (0.1 g, 0.11 mmol) was dissolved in methanol (10 ml) containing ethyl acetate (0.1 ml) and water (1 ml). Palladium hydroxyde 20% on charcoal (0.05 g) was added. The mixture was hydrogenated at 1 atmosphere during two weeks. The catalyst was removed by filtration and the solvents were evaporated under reduced pressure. Crystallization of the residue from isopropanol afforded the expected amine 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-[(6,7-dideoxy-1-O-methyl-7-α-D-glucoheptopyranosyl)imino]-D-glucitol (0.023 g, 58%). Example XI Preparation of 2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-1,5-DIDEOXY-1,5-[(1-DEOXY-2,3:4,5-DI-O-ISOPROPYLIDENE-β-D-FRUCTOPYRANOSYL)IMINO]-D-GLUCITOL A solution of 2,3:4,5-di-O-isopropylidene-1-O-trifluoromethylsulfonyl-β-D-fructopyranose (1.20 g, 3.06 mmol) (P.J. Card and W.D. Hitz, J. Amer. Chem. Soc., 106 , 5348 (1984)) and 1,5-dideoxy-2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-imino-D-glucitol (1.331 g, 3.06 mmol) in ethanol-free chloroform (70 ml) is refluxed under nitrogen during 60 h. The mixture is diluted with methylene chloride and washed successively with a saturated aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate and saturated brine. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to afford an oil. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of hexane and ethyl acetate will afford the expected amine 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-[(1-deoxy-2,3:4,5-di-O-isopropylidene-β-D-fructopyranosyl)imino]-D-glucitol as an oil. Example XII Preparation of 2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-1,5-DIDEOXY-1,5-[(1-DEOXY-2-O-METHYL-α-D-FRUCTOFURANOSYL)IMINO]-D-GLUCITOL 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-[(1-deoxy-2,3:4,5-di-O-isopropylidene-β-D-fructopyranosyl)imino]-D-glucitol (1.4 g, 2.074 mmol) is dissolved in methanol (100 ml) containing 2% of dry hydrochloric acid. The mixture is refluxed during 48 h. The mixture is neutralized with Amberlyst A 26 OH⁻ form and filtered. The solvents are evaporated under reduced pressure. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of ethyl acetate and methanol will afford the expected amine 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-[(1-deoxy-2-O-methyl-α-D-fructofuranosyl) imino]-D-glucitol. Example XIII Preparation of 1,5-DIDEOXY-1,5-[(1-DEOXY-2-O-METHYL-α-D-FRUCTOFURANOSYL)IMINO]-D-GLUCITOL The amine 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-[(1-deoxy-2-O-methyl-α-D-fructofuranosyl)imino]-D-glucitol (0.617 g, 1.014 mmol) is dissolved in methanol (25 ml) containing water (2.5 ml), palladium hydroxide 20% on charcoal (0.3 g) is added. The mixture is hydrogenated during 4 days at atmospheric pressure. The catalyst is removed by filtration and the solvents are evaporated under reduced pressure. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of chloroform, methanol and water will afford the expected amine 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-[(1-deoxy-2-O-methyl-α-D-fructofuranosyl)imino]-D-glucitol as an amorphous solid. Example XIV Preparation of METHYL 2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-4-O-TRIFLUOROMETHYLSULFONYL-α-D-GALACTOPYRANOSIDE To a solution of dry pyridine (0.46 ml) in methylene chloride (17.5 ml) cooled to -15°C is added trifluoromethane sulfonic anhydride (0.87 ml). The mixture is stirred during 15 min at -10°C, then methyl 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-galactopyranoside (1.2 g, 2.58 mmol) in methylene chloride (5 ml) is added (N. Morishima, S. Koto, M. Oshima, A. Sugimoto and S. Zen, Bull. Chem. Soc. Jpn, 56 , 2849 (1983)). The mixture is washed with water. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford an oil which is the expected triflate methyl 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-O-trifluoromethyl-sulfonyl-α-D-galactopyranoside. Example XV Preparation of 2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-1,5-DIDEOXY-1,5-[(2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-4-DEOXY-1-O-METHYL-4-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL)IMINO]-D-GLUCITOL A solution of methyl 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-O-trifluoromethysulfonyl-α-D-galactopyranoside (1.25 g, 2.53 mmol) and 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-glucitol (1.098 g, 2.53 mmol) in ethanol-free chloroform (70 ml) is refluxed under nitrogen during 3 days. The mixture is diluted with methylene chloride and washed successively with a saturated aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate and saturated brine. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford an oil. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of hexane and ethyl acetate will afford the expected amine 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-[(2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-1-O-methyl-4-α-D-glucopyranosyl)imino]-D-glucitol as an oil. Example XVI Preparation of 1,5-DIDEOXY-1,5-[(4-DEOXY-1-O-METHYL-4-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL)IMINO]-D-GLUCITOL The amine 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-[(2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-1-O-methyl-4-α-D-glucopyranosyl)imino]-D- glucitol (0.911 g, 1.03 mmol) is dissolved in methanol (20 ml). Cyclohexene (10 ml) and palladium hydroxyde 20% on charcoal are added. The mixture is degazed and refluxed 16 h under argon atmosphere. The catalyst is filtered and washed twice with methanol. The solvents are evaporated under reduced pressure. The residue is dissolved in water. The aqueous phase is extracted twice with ethyl acetate. The aqueous layer is put to dryness under reduced pressure so as to afford a foam. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a 50:50:4 mixture of methanol, chloroform and water will afford the expected amine 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-[(4-deoxy-1-O-methyl-4-α-D-glucopyranosyl)imino]-D-glucitol as a foam. Example XVII Preparation of METHYL 2,3,4-TRI-O-BENZYL-6-O-(2,3,4-TRI-O-BENZYL-6-O-TRI-FLUOROMETHYLSULFONYL-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE To a solution of dry pyridine (0.24 ml) in methylene chloride (25 ml) cooled to -15°C is added trifluoromethane sulfonic anhydride (0.45 ml). The mixture is stirred during 15 min at -10°C, then methyl 6-O-(2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-2,3,4,-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (1.2 g, 1.34 mmol) in methylene chloride (5 ml) is added (R. Eby and C. Schuerch, Carbohydr. Res., 50 , 203 (1976)). The mixture is stirred during 1.5 h at -10°C. The reaction mixture is washed with water. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford an oil (1.35 g, 98%) which will be the expected triflate methyl 2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6-O-(2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6-O-trifluoromethylsulfonyl-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-α-D-glucopyranoside. Example XVIII Preparation of 2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-1,5-DIDEOXY-N-[2,3,4-TRI-O-BENZYL-6-DEOXY-1-(2,3,4-TRI-O-BENZYL-1-O-METHYL-6-O-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL)-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL]-1,5-IMINO-D-GLUCITOL A solution of methyl 2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6-O-(2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6-O-trifluoromethylsulfonyl-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-α-D-glucopyranoside (1.35 g, 1.31 mmol) and 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-glucitol (0.567 g, 1.31 mmol) in ethanol-free chloroform (50 ml) is refluxed under nitrogen during 48 h. The mixture is diluted with methylene chloride and washed successively with a saturated aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate and saturated brine. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford a foam. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of hexane and ethyl acetate will afford the expected amine 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-N-[2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6-deoxy-1-(2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-1-O-methyl-6-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-α-D-glucopyranosyl]-1,5-imino-D-glucitol as a foam. Example XIX Preparation of 1,5-DIDEOXY-N-[6-DEOXY-1-(1-O-METHYL-6-O-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL)-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL]-1,5-IMINO-D-GLUCITOL The amine 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-N-[2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6-deoxy-1-(2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-1-O-methyl-6-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-α-D-glucopyranosyl]-1,5-imino-D-glucitol (1.2 g, 0.915 mmol) is dissolved in methanol (30 ml). Palladium hydroxyde 20% on charcoal (0.5 g) is added. The mixture is hydrogenated during 4 days at 3 atmospheres. The catalyst is removed by filtration and the solvent is evaporated under reduced pressure. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of chloroform, methanol and water will afford the expected amine 1,5-dideoxy-N-[6-deoxy-1-(1-O-methyl-6-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-α-D-glucopyranosyl]-1,5-imino-D-glucitol as a foam. Example XX Preparation of METHYL 6-O-(2,3,4-TRI-O-BENZYL-6,7-DIDEOXY-α-D-GLUCOHEPT-6-ENOPYRANOSYL)-2,3,4-TRI-O-BENZYL-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE To a solution of oxalyl chloride (0.37 ml, 5.97 mmol) in dry tetrahydrofuran (40 ml) cooled to -78°C, dry dimethyl sulfoxyde (0.45 ml, 6.26 mmol) is added dropwise and then stirred during 35 min at -35°C. The reaction mixture is cooled again to -78°C and methyl 6-O-(2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-2,3,4,-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (5.1 g, 5.69 mmol) dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (20 ml) is added and the mixture is stirred during 15 min at -35°C, then triethylamine (3.96 ml, 28.45 mmol) is added and the mixture is stirred during 1 h at -35°C. This aldehyde is to be used without purification and isolation is a Wittig reaction described as follows. To dried triphenylmethylphosphonium bromide (4.059 g, 11.38 mmol) suspended in tetrahydrofuran (100 ml) is added dropwise at -78°C a 1.55 M solution of n-butyllithium in hexane (7.34 ml, 11.38 mmol). The reaction mixture is warmed to room temperature and stirred during 1.5 h. Then the mixture is cooled to 0°C and potassium tertio-butylate (1.275 g, 11.38 mmol) and dry tertio-butyl alcohol (1.04 ml, 11.38 mmol) are added. The mixture is stirred again at room temperature during 30 min. The reaction mixture is cooled to -78°C and the tetrahydrofuran solution of the aldehyde prepared above is added dropwise. The reaction mixture is warmed to room temperature and stirred during 2 h. A saturated aqueous solution of ammonium chloride and the solvents are evaporated under reduced pressure. The residue is dissolved in ethyl acetate and washed with water. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford a brown oil. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of carbon tetrachloride and ethyl acetate will afford the expected olefine methyl 6-O-(2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6,7-dideoxy-α-D-glucohept-6-enopyranosyl)-2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside as an amorphous solid. Example XXI Preparation of METHYL 6-O-(2,3,4-TRI-O-BENZYL-6-DEOXY-α-D-GLUCOHEPTOPYRANOSYL)-2,3,4-TRI-O-BENZYL-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE To a solution of methyl 6-O-(2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6,7-dideoxy-α-D-glucohept-6-enopyranosyl)-2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (2.54 g, 2.85 mmol) in dry tetrahydrofuran (10 ml) is added a 10 M solution of borane in methyl sulfide (0.28 ml, 2.8 mmol) at 0°C under nitrogen. The mixture is stirred during 3 h at room temperature. Then the mixture is cooled to 0°C. The excess of borane is destroyed with ethanol (1 ml). The mixture is cooled to 0°C. 30% hydrogen peroxyde (0.3 ml) and 3 N aqueous solution of sodium hydroxyde (0.3 ml) are added. The mixture is refluxed during 2 h. The reaction mixture is diluted with water and extracted three times with ethyl acetate. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford a foam. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of carbon tetrachloride and ethyl acetate will afford the expected alcohol methyl 6-O-(2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6-deoxy-α-D-glucoheptopyranosyl)-2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside as a foam. Example XXII Preparation of METHYL 6-O-(2,3,4-TRI-O-BENZYL-6,7-DIDEOXY-7-IODO-α-D-GLUCOHEPTOPYRANOSYL)-2,3,4-TRI-O-BENZYL-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE To a solution of methyl 6-O-(2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6-deoxy-α-D-glucoheptopyranosyl)-2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (1.245 g, 1.37 mmol) in dry methylene chloride (15 ml) is added triethylamine (0.29 ml, 2.05 mmol). Then the solution is cooled to -10°C, and mesylchloride (0.11 ml, 1.42 mmol) is added dropwise. The mixture is stirred an additional 15 min at -10°C, then the reaction mixture is washed three times with water. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford a foam which is to be used without further purification. The crude methyl 6-O-(2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6-deoxy-7-O-methyl-sulfonyl-α-D-glucoheptopyranosyl)-2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside is dissolved in ether (20 ml). To this mixture a 0.35 M solution of magnesium iodide in ether (17.5 ml) is added dropwise at 0°C. The excess of magnesium iodide is hydrolyzed with water. The reaction mixture is washed with sodium thiosulfate and water. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to afford a foam. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of carbon tetrachloride and ethyl acetate will afford the expected iodide methyl 6-O-(2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6,7-dideoxy-7-iodo-α-D-glucoheptopyranosyl)-2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside as a foam. Example XXIII Preparation of 2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-1,5-DIDEOXY-N-[2,3,4-TRI-O-BENZYL-6,7-DIDEOXY-1-(2,3,4-TRI-O-BENZYL-1-O-METHYL-6-O-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL)-7-α-D-GLUCOHEPTOPYRANOSYL]-1,5-IMINO-D-GLUCITOL A solution of the iodide methyl 6-O-(2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6,7-dideoxy-7-iodo-α-D-glucoheptopyranosyl)-2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (1.145 g, 1.122 mmol) and the amine 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-glucitol (0.162 g, 0.374 mmol) in dry dimethylformamide (4ml) is heated at 80°C overnight along with dry potassium carbonate (0.206 g, 1.49 mmol). The dimethylformamide is evaporated under reduced pressure. The residue is taken with ethyl acetate and washed twice with water. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford a foam. Chromatography on neutral aluminum oxide activity III and elution with a graded mixture of carbon tetrachloride and ethyl acetate will afford the expected amine 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-N-[2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6,7-dideoxy-1-(2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-1-O-methyl-6-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-7-α-D-glucoheptopyranosyl]-1,5-imino-D-glucitol as a foam. Example XXIV Preparation of 1,5-DIDEOXY-N-[6,7-DIDEOXY-1-(1-O-METHYL-6-O-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL)-7-α-D-GLUCOHEPTOPYRANOSYL]-1,5-IMINO-D-GLUCITOL The amine 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-N-[2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6,7-dideoxy-1-(2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-1-O-methyl-6-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-7-α-D-glucoheptopyranosyl]-1,5-imino-D-glucitol (0.337 g, 0.254 mmol) is dissolved in methanol (30 ml). Palladium hydroxyde 20% on charcoal (0.4 g) is added. The mixture is hydrogenated during 4 days at 3 atmospheres. The catalyst is removed by filtration and the solvent is evaporated under reduced pressure. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of chloroform, methanol and water will afford the expected amine 1,5-dideoxy-N-[6,7-dideoxy-1-(1-O-methyl-6-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-7-α-D-glucoheptopyranosyl]-1,5-imino-D-glucitol as an amorphous solid. Example XXV Preparation of METHYL 2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-4-CYANO-4-DEOXY-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE A solution of methyl 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-O-trifluoromethylsulfonyl-α-D-galactopyranoside (3 g, 6.07 mmol) and tetra-n-butyl ammonium cyanide (6.51 g, 24.28 mmol) in ethanol-free chloroform (60 ml) is refluxed under nitrogen during 24 h. The reaction mixture is diluted with methylene chloride, washed twice with water. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford an oil. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of hexane and ethyl acetate will afford the expected nitrile methyl 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-cyano-4-deoxy-α-D-glucopyranoside as an oil. Example XXVI Preparation of METHYL 2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-4-DEOXY-4-FORMYL- α -D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE To a solution of methyl 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-cyano-4-deoxy-α-D-glycopyranoside (1.75 g, 3.7 mmol) in dry tetrahydrofuran (10 ml) is added dropwise at -78°C a 1.2 M solution of diisobutyl aluminum hydride in n-hexane (3.1 ml). The mixture is stirred under argon at -78°C during 3 h. Methanol (2 ml) is added and the mixture is warmed to 0°C. Then the solvents are evaporated under reduced pressure. Ether (50 ml) and 0.1 N aqueous hydrochloric acid (40 ml) are added, the mixture is stirred at 0°C during 1 h. Then after decantation the organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford the expected aldehyde methyl 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-4-formyl-α-D-glucopyranoside as an oil which is used without purification. Example XXVII Preparation of METHYL 2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-4-DEOXY-4-HYDROXYMETHYL-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE The aldehyde methyl 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-4-formyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (1.7 g, 3.57 mmol) is dissolved in ethanol (15 ml). The mixture is cooled to 0°C and solid sodium borohydride (0.068 g, 1.8 mmol) is added portionwise. The mixture is stirred 1 h at 0°C. Then acetic acid (0.4 ml) is added and the solvents are evaporated under reduced pressure. The residue is taken up with ethyl acetate and washed with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate and saturated brine. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford an oil. Flash chromatography over silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of hexane and ethyl acetate will afford the expected alcohol methyl 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-4-hydroxymethyl-α-D-glucopyranoside as an oil. Example XXVIII Preparation of METHYL 2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-4-DEOXY-4-TRIFLUOROMETHYLSULFONYLOXYMETHYL-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE To a solution of dry pyridine (0.45 ml) in methylene chloride (30 ml) cooled to -15°C is added trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride (0.84 ml). The mixture is stirred during 15 min at -10°C, then methyl 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-4-hydroxymethyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (1.19 g, 2.49 mmol) in methylene chloride (5 ml) is added. The mixture is stirred during 1.5 h at -10°C. The reaction mixture is washed with water. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford an oil which is the expected triflate methyl 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-4-trifluoromethylsulfonyloxymethyl-α-D-glucopyranoside. Example XXIX Preparation of 2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-1,5-DIDEOXY-1,5-[(2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-4-DEOXY-1-O-METHYL-4-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL)METHYLIMINO]-D-GLUCITOL A solution of methyl 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-4-trifluoromethylsulfonyloxymethyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (1 g, 1.64 mmol) and 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-glucitol (0.71 g, 1.64 mmol) in ethanol-free chloroform (60 ml) is refluxed under nitrogen during 48 h. The mixture is diluted in methylene chloride and washed successively with a saturated aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate and saturated brine. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford a foam. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of hexane and ethyl acetate will afford the expected amine 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-[(2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-1-O-methyl-4-α-D-glucopyranosyl) methylimino]-D-glucitol as a foam. Example XXX Preparation of 1,5-DIDEOXY-1,5-[(4-DEOXY-1-O-METHYL-4-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL)METHYLIMINO]-D-GLUCITOL The amine 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-[(2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-1-O-methyl-4-α-D-glucopyranosyl)methylimino]-D-glucitol (0.98 g, 1.09 mmol) is dissolved in methanol (20 ml). Cyclohexene (10 ml) and palladium hydroxyde 20% on charcoal (0.8 g) are added and the mixture is refluxed under nitrogen during 8 h. The catalyst is removed by filtration and the solvents are evaporated under reduced pressure. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of chloroform, methanol and water will afford the expected amine 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-[(4-deoxy-1-O-methyl-4-α-D-glucopyranosyl)methylimino]-D-glucitol as an amorphous solid. Example XXXI Preparation of 2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-D-GALACTOPYRANOSE Methyl 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-galactopyranoside (5 g, 10.775 mmol) is dissolved at 0°C in a 9:1 mixture of trifluoroacetic acid and water (50 ml) (N. Morishima, S. Koto, M. Oshima, A. Sugimoto and S. Zen, Bull Chem. Soc. Jpn, 56 , 2849 (1983)). The mixture is stirred overnight at 0°C. The solvents are evaporated under reduced pressure without heating. The residue is dissolved in ethyl acetate and washed successively with sodium bicarbonate and brine. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford an oil. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of ethyl acetate and hexane will afford 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-D-galactopyranose as an oil. Example XXXII Preparation of 1,4-DI-O-ACETYL-2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-D-GALACTOPYRANOSE 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-D-galactopyranose (3.927 g, 8.72 mmol) is dissolved in dry pyridine (25 ml) and acetic anhydride (5 ml) is added. The mixture is stirred during 24 h at room temperature. The solvent is evaporated under high vacuum. The residue is dissolved in ethyl acetate and washed with water. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford the expected diacetate 1,4-di-O-acetyl-2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-D-galactopyranose (4.64 g, 99%) as an oil which can be used without purification. Example XXXIII Preparation of 4-O-ACETYL-2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-α-D-GALACTOPYRANOSYL CHLORIDE A solution of 1,4-di-O-acetyl-2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-D-galactopyranose (4.64 g, 8.67 mmol) in ether (10 ml) is treated with ethereal hydrogen chloride (0.2 g/ml, 25 ml). The mixture is stirred at room temperature during 48 h. The solvents are evaporated under reduced pressure so as to afford an oil. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of carbon tetrachloride and ethyl acetate will afford 4-O-acetyl-2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-galactopyranosyl chloride as an oil. Example XXXIV Preparation of METHYL 4-O-(4-O-ACETYL-2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-α-D-GALACTOPYRANOSYL)-2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE Ethereal silver perchlorate (0.08 M, 84.5 ml, 6.76 mmol) is added with stirring at -30°C to a solution of methyl-2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (2.284 g, 4.93 mmol) (P.J. Garegg, H. Hultberg and S. Wallin, Carbohydr. Res., 108 , 97 (1982)), 4-O-acetyl-2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-galactopyranosyl chloride (3.142 g, 6.154 mmol) and 2,4,6-trimethylpyridine (0.89 ml, 6.76 mmol) in ether (20 ml). The mixture is stirred 15 min at -30°C and silver chloride precipitated. The mixture is filtered through a celite pad, the solids are washed with ether, the filtrate is concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue is dissolved in methylene chloride and the organic layer is washed successively with aqueous sodium thiosulfate and water. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford a foam. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of hexane and ethyl acetate will afford methyl 4-O-(4-O-acetyl-2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-galactopyranosyl)-2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside as a foam. Example XXXV Preparation of METHYL 2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-4-O-(2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-α-D-GALACTOPYRANOSYL)- α -D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE Methyl 4-O-(4-O-acetyl-2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-galactopyranosyl)-2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (2.543 g, 2.71 mmol) is dissolved in hot toluene (20 ml) and methanol (80 ml) is added, followed by a few drops of 1 M methanolic sodium methoxide. The mixture is stirred at room temperature during 2 h. The reaction mixture is made neutral with Amberlite IR 120 (H⁺) resin, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford methyl 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-O-(2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-galactopyranosyl)-α-D-glucopyranoside as an amorphous solid. Example XXXVI Preparation of METHYL 4-O-(2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-4-O-TRIFLUOROMETHYLSULFONYL-α-D-GALACTOPYRANOSYL)-2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE To a solution of dry pyridine (0.49 ml) in dry methylene chloride (40 ml) cooled to -15°C is aded trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride (0.91 ml). The mixture is stirred during 15 min at -10°C, then methyl 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-O-(2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-galactopyranosyl)-α-D-glucopyranoside (2.428 g, 2.71 mmol) in methylene chloride (10 ml) is added. The mixture is stirred during 1.5 h at -10°C. The reaction mixture is washed with water. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford an oil which will be the expected triflate methyl 4-O-(2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-O-trifluoromethylsulfonyl-α-D-galactopyranosyl)-2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside. Example XXXVII Preparation of 2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-1,5-DIDEOXY-N-[2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-4-DEOXY-1-(2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-1-O-METHYL-4-O-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL)-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL]-1,5-IMINO-D-GLUCITOL A solution of methyl 4-O-(2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-O-trifluoromethylsulfonyl-α-D-galactopyranosyl)-2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (1.52 g, 1.46 mmol) and 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-glucitol (0.632 g, 1.46 mmol) in ethanol-free chloroform (50 mL) is refluxed under nitrogen during 48 h. The mixture is diluted in methylene chloride and washed successively with a saturated aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate and saturated brine. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford a foam. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of hexane and ethyl acetate will afford the expected amine 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-N-[2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-1-(2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1-O-methyl-4-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-α-D-glucopyranosyl]-1,5-imino-D-glucitol as an amorphous solid. Example XXXVIII Preparation of 1,5-DIDEOXY-N-[4-DEOXY-1-(1-O-METHYL-4-O-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL)-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL]-1,5-IMINO-D-GLUCITOL 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-N-[2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-1-(2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1-O-methyl-4-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-α-D-glucopyranosyl]-1,5-imino-D-glucitol (1 g, 0.762 mmol) is dissolved in methanol (30 ml). Palladium hydroxyde 20% on charcoal (0.5 g) is added. The mixture is hydrogenated during 4 days at 3 atmospheres. The catalyst is removed by filtration and the solvent is evaporated under reduced pressure. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of chloroform, methanol and water will afford the expected amine 1,5-dideoxy-N-[4-deoxy-1-(1-O-methyl-4-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-α-D-glucopyranosyl]-1,5-imino-D-glucitol as an amorphous solid. Example XXXIX Preparation of 1-ETHENYL-1,2:3,4-DI-O-ISOPROPYLIDENE-β-D-ARABINOPYRANOSE To a solution of oxalyl chloride (1.05 ml, 17.22 mmol) in dry tetrahydrofuran (40 ml) cooled to -78°C, dry dimethyl sulfoxyde (1.3 ml, 18.04 mmol) is added dropwise and then stirred during 35 min at -35°C. The reaction mixture is cooled again to -78°C and 2,3:4,5-di-O-isopropylidene-D-fructopyranose (4.26 g, 16.4 mmol) (R.F. Brady, Carbohydr. Res., 15 , 35 (1970)) dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (20 ml) is added and the mixture is stirred during 15 min at -35°C, then triethylamine (11.5 ml, 82.65 mmol) is added and the mixture is stirred during 1 h at -35°C. This aldehyde can be used without purification and isolation in a Wittig reaction described as follows. To dried triphenylmethylphosphonium bromide (11.7 g, 32.8 mmol) suspended in tetrahydrofuran (400 ml) is added dropwise at -78°C a 1.55 M solution of n-butyllithium in hexane (21 ml, 32.66 mmol). The reaction mixture is warmed to room temperature and stirred during 1.5 h. Then the mixture is cooled to 0°C and potassium tertio-butylate (3.68 g, 32.8 mmol) and dry tertio-butyl alcohol (3 ml, 31.8 mmol) are added. The mixture is stirred again at room temperature during 30 min. The reaction mixture is cooled to -78°C and the tetrahydrofuran solution of the aldehyde prepared above is added dropwise. The reaction mixture is warmed to room temperature and stirred during 2 h. A saturated aqueous solution of ammonium chloride is added and the solvents are evaporated under reduced pressure. The residue is dissolved in ether and washed with water. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford a brown oil. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of hexane and ethyl acetate will afford the expected olefine 1-ethenyl-1,2:3,4-di-O-isopropylidene-β-D-arabinopyranose as an oil. Example XL Preparation of 1,2:3,4-DI-O-ISOPROPYLIDENE-1-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-β-D-ARABINO-PYRANOSE To a solution of 1-ethenyl-1,2:3,4-di-O-isopropylidene-β-D-arabinopyranose (2 g, 7.81 mmol) in dry tetrahydrofuran (15 ml) is added a 10 M solution of borane in methyl sulfide (0.78 ml, 7.8 mmol) at 0°C under nitrogen. The mixture is stirred during 3 h to room temperature. The excess of borane is destroyed with ethanol (3 ml). The mixture is cooled at 0°C. 30% hydrogen peroxyde (1 ml) and 3 N aqueous solution of sodium hydroxyde (1 ml) are added. The mixture is refluxed during 2 h. The reaction mixture is diluted with water and extracted three times with ethyl acetate. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford an oil. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a 1:1 mixture of ethyl acetate and hexane will afford the expected alcohol 1,2:3,4-di-O-isopropylidene-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-β-D-arabinopyranose as an oil. Example XLI Preparation of 1,2:3,4-DI-O-ISOPROPYLIDENE-1-(2-IODOETHYL)- β -D-ARABINOPYRANOSE To a solution of 1,2:3,4-di-O-isopropylidene-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-β-D-arabinose (1.7 g, 6.2 mmol) in dry methylene chloride (30 ml) is added triethylamine (1.3 mL, 9.3 mmol). Then the mixture is cooled to -10°C and mesylchloride (0.5 ml, 6.46 mmol) is added dropwise. The mixture is stirred an additional 15 min at -10°C, then the reaction is allowed to warm up to room temperature. The mixture is washed three times with water. The organic phase is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford a yellow oil which can be used without purification. The crude 1,2:3,4-di-O-isopropylidene-1-(2-methylsulfonyloxyethyl)-β-D-arabinose is dissolved in ether (15 ml). To this mixture a 0.35 M solution of magnesium iodide in ether (53 ml) is added at 0°C. The mixture is stirred 15 min at 0°C. The excess of magnesium iodide is hydrolyzed with water. The reaction mixture is washed with aqueous sodium thiosulfate and water. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford an oil. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a 9:1 mixture of hexane and ethyl acetate will afford the expected iodide 1,2:3,4-di-O-isopropylidene-1-(2-iodoethyl)-β-D-arabinopyranose as a slightly yellow oil. Example XLII Preparation of 2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-1,5-DIDEOXY-1,5-{[2-(1,2,3,4-DI-O-ISOPROPYLIDENE-1-β-D-ARABINOPYRANOSYL)ETHYL]IMINO}-D-GLUCITOL A solution of 1,2:3,4-di-O-isopropylidene-1-(2-iodoethyl)-β-D-arabinose (1.9 g, 4.95 mmol) and 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-glucitol (0.714 g, 1.65 mmol) in dry dimethylformamide (10 mL) is heated at 80°C overnight along with dry potassium carbonate (0.91 g, 6.6 mmol). The dimethylformamide is evaporated under reduced pressure. The residue is taken with ethyl acetate and washed twice with water. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford an oil. Chromatography on netural aluminum oxyde activity III and elution with a graded mixture of hexane and ethyl acetate will afford the expected amine 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-{[2-(1,2:3,4-di-O-isopropylidene-1-β-D-arabinopyranosyl)ethyl] imino}-D-glucitol as a foam. Example XLIII Preparation of 2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-1,5-DIDEOXY-1,5-{[2-(1-O-METHYL-1-α-D-ARABINOFURANOSYL)ETHYL]IMINO}-D-GLUCITOL 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-{[2-(1,2:3,4-di-O-isopropylidene-1-β-D-arabinopyranosyl)ethyl]imino}-D-glucitol (0.739 g, 1.072 mmol) is dissolved in methanol (60 ml) containing 5% of dry hydrochloric acid and is refluxed during 24 h. The reaction mixture is cooled to room temperature and neutralized with Amberlyst A 26 OH⁻ form. The mixture is filtered and the solvent is evaporated under reduced pressure so as to give a foam. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of ethyl acetate and methanol will afford the expected amine 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-{[2-(1-O-methyl-1-α-D-arabinofuranosyl)ethyl] imino}-D-glucitol as a foam. Examples XLIV Preparation of 1,5-DIDEOXY-1,5-{[2-(1-O-METHYL-1-α-D-ARABINOFURANOSYL)ETHYL]IMINO}-D-GLUCITOL The amine 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-{[2-(1-O-methyl-1-α-D-arabinofuranosyl)ethyl]imino}-D-glucitol (0.4 g, 0.642 mmol) is dissolved in a 9:1 mixture of methanol and water (20 ml). Palladium hydroxyde 20% on charcoal (0.2 g) is added and the mixture is hydrogenated during 4 days at atmospheric pressures. The catalyst is removed by filtration and the solvents are evaporated under reduced pressure. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of chloroform, methanol and water will afford the expected amine 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-{[2-(1-O-methyl-1-α-D-arabinofuranosyl)ethyl] imino}-D-glucitol as an amorphous solid. Example XLV Preparation of METHYL 6-O-(4-O-ACETYL-2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-α-D-GALACTOPYRANOSYL)-2,3,4-TRI-O-BENZYL-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE Ethereal silver perchlorate (0.08 M, 76.9 ml, 6.15 mmol) is added with stirring at -30°C to a solution of methyl 2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (2.078 g, 4.48 mmol), 4-O-acetyl-2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-galactopyranosyl chloride (2.859 g, 5.6 mmol) and 2,4,6-trimethylpyridine (0.81 ml, 6.15 mmol) in ether (20 ml). The mixture is stirred 15 min at -30°C and silver chloride precipitated. The mixture is filtered through a celite pad, the solids are washed with ether, the filtrate is concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue is dissolved in methylene chloride and the organic layer is washed succesively with aqueous sodium thiosulfate and water. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford a foam. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of hexane and ethyl acetate will afford methyl 6-O-(4-O-acetyl-2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-galactopyranosyl)-2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside as a foam. Example XLVI Preparation of METHYL 2,3,4-TRI-O-BENZYL-6-O-(2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-α-D-GALACTOPYRANOSYL)-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE Methyl 6-O-(4-O-acetyl-2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-α-galactopyranosyl)-2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (2.314 g, 2.46 mmol) is dissolved in hot toluene (20 ml) and methanol (80 ml) is added, followed by a few drops of 1 M methanolic sodium methoxide. The mixture is stirred at room temperature during 2 h. The reaction mixture is made neutral with Amberlite IR 120 (H⁺) resin, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford methyl 2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6-O-(2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-galactopyranosyl)-α-D-glucopyranoside as an amorphous solid. Example XLVII Preparation of METHYL 6-O-(2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-4-O-TRIFLUOROMETHYLSULFONYL-α-D-GALACTOPYRANOSYL)-2,3,4-TRI-O-BENZYL-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE To a solution of dry pyridine (0.45 ml) in dry methylene chloride (40 ml) cooled to -15°C is added trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride (0.83 ml). The mixture is stirred during 15 min at -10°C, then methyl 2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-6-O-(2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-galactopyranosyl)-α-D-glucopyranoside (2.21 g, 2.46 mmol) in methylene chloride (10 ml) is added. The mixture is washed with water. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford an oil which will be expected triflate methyl 6-O-(2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-O-trifluoromethylsulfonyl-α-D-galactopyranosyl)-2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside. Example XLVIII Preparation of 2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-1,5-DIDEOXY-N-[2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-4-DEOXY-1-(2,3,4-TRI-O-BENZYL-1-O-METHYL-6-O-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL)-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL]-1,5-IMINO-D-GLUCITOL A solution of methyl 6-O-(2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-O-trifluoromethylsulfonyl-α-D-galactopyranosyl)-2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (1.6 g, 1.55 mmol) and 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-glucitol (0.671 g, 1.55 mmol) in ethanol-free chloroform (50 ml) is refluxed under nitrogen during 48 h. The mixture is diluted in methylene chloride and washed successively with a saturated aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate and saturated brine. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford a foam. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of hexane and ethyl acetate will afford the expected amine 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-N-[2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-1-(2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-1-O-methyl-6-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-α-D-glucopyranosyl]-1,5-imino-D-glucitol as an amorphous solid. Example XLIX Preparation of 1,5-DIDEOXY-N-[4-DEOXY-1-(1-O-METHYL-6-O- α -D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL)- α -D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL]-1,5-IMINO-D-GLUCITOL 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-N-[2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-1-(2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-1-O-methyl-6-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-α-D-glucopyranosyl]-1,5-imino-D-glucitol (1.2 g, 0.915 mmol) is dissolved in methanol (30 ml). Palladium hydroxyde 20% on charcoal (0.6 g) is added. The mixture is hydrogenated during 4 days at 3 atmospheres. The catalyst is removed by filtration and the solvent is evaporated under reduced pressure. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of chloroform, methanol and water will afford the expected amine 1,5-dideoxy-N-[4-deoxy-1-(1-O-methyl-6-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-α-D-glucopyranosyl]-1,5-imino-D-glucitol as an amorphous solid. Example L Preparation of 2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-4-DEOXY-4-HYDROXYMETHYL-D-GLUCOPYRANOSE Methyl 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-4-hydroxymethyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (4.78 g, 10 mmol) is dissolved at 0°C in a 9:1 mixture of trifluoroacetic acid and water (50 ml). The mixture is stirred overnight at 0°C. The solvents are evaporated under reduced pressure without heating. The residue is dissolved in ethyl acetate and washed successively with sodium bicarbonate and brine. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford an oil. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of ethyl acetate and hexane will afford 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-4-hydroxymethyl-D-glucopyranose as an oil. Example LI Preparation of ACETYL 2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-4-DEOXY-4-ACETYLOXYMETHYL-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-4-hydroxymethyl-D-glucopyranose (5.10 g, 9.30 mmol) is dissolved in dry pyridine (25 mL) and acetic anhydride (5 ml) is added. The mixture is strirred during 24 h at room temperature. The solvent is evaporated under high vacuum. The residue is dissolved in ethyl acetate and washed with water. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford the expected diacetate acetyl 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-4-acetyloxymethyl-D-glucopyranoside as an oil which is used without purification. Example LII Preparation of 2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-1,4-DIDEOXY-4-ACETYLOXYMETHYL-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL CHLORIDE Acetyl 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-4-acetyloxymethyl-D-glucopyranoside (5.10 g, 9.30 mmol) in ether (10 ml) is treated with ethereal hydrogen chloride (0.2 g/ml, 25 ml). The mixture is stirred at room temperature during 48 h. The solvent is evaporated under reduced pressure so as to afford an oil. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of carbon tetrachloride and ethyl acetate will afford 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,4-dideoxy-4-acetyloxymethyl-D-glucopyranosyl chloride as an oil. Example LIII Preparation of METHYL 4-O-(2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-4-DEOXY-4-ACETYLOXYMETHYL- α -D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL)-2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL- α -D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE Ethereal silver perchlorate (0.08 M, 95.8 ml, 7.67 mmol) is added with stirring at -30°C to a solution of methyl 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (2.592 g, 5.59 mmol), 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,4-dideoxy-4-acetyloxymethyl-D-glucopyranosyl chloride (3.661 g, 6.98 mmol) in ether (20 ml). The mixture is stirred 15 min at -30°C and silver chloride precipitated. The mixture is filtered through a celite pad, the solids are washed with ether, the filtrate is concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue is dissolved in methylene chloride and the organic layer is washed successively with aqueous sodium thiosulfate and water. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford a foam. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of hexane and ethyl acetate will afford methyl 4-O-(2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-4-acetyloxymethyl-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside as a foam. Example LIV Preparation of METHYL 4-O-(2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-4-DEOXY-4-HYDROXYMETHYL-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL)-2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE Methyl 4-O-(2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-4-acetyloxymethy-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (3.19 g, 3.35 mmol) is dissolved in hot toluene (20 ml) and methanol (80 ml) is added, followed by a few drops of 1 M methanolic sodium methoxide. The mixture is stirred at room temperature during 2 h. The reaction mixture is made neutral with Amberlite IR 120 (H⁺) resin, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford methyl 4-O-(2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-4-hydroxymethyl-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside as an amorphous solid. Example LV Preparation of METHYL 4-O-(2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-4-DEOXY-4-TRIFLUOROMETHYLSULFONYLOXYMETHYL-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL)-2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE To a solution of dry pyridine (0.6 ml) in dry methylene chloride (50 ml) cooled to -15°C is added trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride (1.12 ml). The mixture is stirred during 15 min at -10°C, then methyl 4-O-(2,3,6-tri O-benzyl-4-deoxy-4-hydroxymethyl-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (3.049g, 3.35 mmol) in methylene chloride (15 ml) is added. The mixture is washed with water. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford an oil which will be the expected triflate methyl 4-O-(2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-4-trifluoromethylsulfonyloxymethyl-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside. Example LVI Preparation of 2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-1,5-DIDEOXY-N-{[2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-4-DEOXY-1-(2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-4-O- α -D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL)-4- α -D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL]METHYL}1,5-IMINO-D-GLUCITOL A solution of methyl 4-O-(2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-4-trifluoromethylsulfonyloxymethyl-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (1.82 g, 1.75 mmol) and 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-glucitol (0.758 g, 1.75 mmol) in ethanol-free chloroform (50 ml) is refluxed under nitrogen during 48 h. The mixture is diluted in methylene chloride and washed successively with a saturated aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate and saturated brine. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford a foam. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of hexane and ethyl acetate will afford the expected amine 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-N-{[2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-1-(2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-4-α-D-glucopyranosyl]methyl}-1,5-imino-D-glucitol as an amorphous solid. Example LVII Preparation of 1,5-DIDEOXY-N-{[4-DEOXY-1-(1-O-METHYL-4-O-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL)-4-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL]METHYL}-1,5-IMINO-D-GLUCITOL 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-N-{[2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-1-(2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1-O-methyl-4-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-4-α-D-glucopyranosyl]methyl}-1,5-imino-D-glucitol (1.3 g, 1.247 mmol) is dissolved in methanol (40 ml). Palladium hydroxyde 20% on charcoal (0.6 g) is added. The mixture is hydrogenated during 4 days at 3 atmospheres. The catalyst is removed by filtration and the solvent is evaporated under reduced pressure. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of chloroform, methanol and water will afford the expected amine 1,5-dideoxy-N-{[4-deoxy-1-(1-O-methyl-4-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-4-α-D-glucopyranosyl]methyl}-1,5-imino-D-glucitol as an amorphous solid. Example LVIII Preparation of METHYL 6-O-(2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-4-DEOXY-4-ACETYLOXYMETHYL-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL)-2,3,4-TRI-O-BENZYL-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE Ethereal silver perchlorate (0.08 M, 76.7 ml, 6.13 mmol) is added with stirring at -30°C to a solution of methyl 2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (2.074 g, 4.472 mmol), 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,4-dideoxy-4-acetyloxymethyl-D-glucopyranosyl chloride (6.13 mmol) and 2,4,6-trimethylpyridine (0.80 ml, 6.13 mmol) in ether (20 mL). The mixture is stirred 15 min at -30°C and silver chloride precipitated. The mixture is filtered through a celite pad, the solids are washed with ether, the filtrate is concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue is dissolved in methylene chloride and the organic layer is washed successively with aqueous sodium thiosulfate and water. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford a foam. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of hexane and ethyl acetate will afford methyl 6-O-(2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-4-acetyloxymethyl-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside as a foam. Example LIX Preparation of METHYL 6-O-(2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-4-DEOXY-4-HYDROXYMETHYL- α -D GLUCOPYRANOSYL)-2,3,4-TRI-O-BENZYL- α -D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE Methyl 6-O-(2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-4-acetyloxymethyl-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (2.469 g, 2.593 mmol) is dissolved in hot toluene (20 mL) and methanol (80 ml) is added, followed by a few drops of 1 M methanolic sodium methoxide. The mixture is stirred at room temperature during 2 h. The reaction mixture is made neutral with Amberlite IR 120 (H+) resin, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford methyl 6-O-(2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-4-hydroxymethyl-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside as an amorphous solid. Example LX Preparation of METHYL 6-O-(2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-4-DEOXY-4-TRIFLUOROMETHYLSULFONYLOXYMETHYL-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL)-2,3,4-TRI-O-BENZYL-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE To a solution of dry pyridine (0.46 ml) in dry methylene chloride (40ml) cooled to -15°C is added trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride (0.86 ml). The mixture is stirred during 15 min at -10°C, then methyl 6-O-(2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-4-hydroxymethyl-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (2.36 g, 2.593 mmol) in methylene chloride (10 ml) is added. The mixture is stirred during 1.5 h at -10°C. The reaction mixture is washed with water. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford an oil which will be the expected triflate methyl 6-O-(2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-4-trifluoromethylsulfonyloxymethyl-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside. Example LXI Preparation of 2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-1,5-DIDEOXY-N-{[2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-4-DEOXY-1-(2,3,4-TRI-O-BENZYL-1-O-METHYL-6-O-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL)-4-α-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL]METHYL}-1,5-IMINO-D-GLUCITOL A solution of methyl 6-O-(2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-4-trifluoromethylsulfonyloxymethyl-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside (1.8 g, 1.72 mmol) and 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-glucitol (0.745 g, 1.72 mmol) in ethanol-free chloroform (50 ml) is refluxed under nitrogen during 48 h. The mixture is diluted in methylene chloride and washed successively with a saturated aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate and saturated brine. The organic layer is dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford a foam. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of hexane and ethyl acetate will afford the expected amine 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-N-{[2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-1-(2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-1-O-methyl-6-O-α-D-gluco pyranosyl)-4-α-D-glucopyranosyl]methyl}-1,5-imino-D-glucitol as an amorphous solid. Example LXII Preparation of 1,5-DIDEOXY-N-{[4-DEOXY-1-(1-O-METHYL-6-O- α -D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL)-4- α -D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL]METHYL}-1,5-IMINO-D-GLUCITOL 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-1,5-dideoxy-N-{[2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-4-deoxy-1-(2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-1-O-methyl-6-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-4-α-D-glucopyranosyl]methyl}1,5-imino-D-glucitol (1.3 g, 1.247 mmol) is dissolved in methanol (30 ml). Palladium hydroxyde 20% on charcoal (0.6 g) is added. The mixture is hydrogenated during 4 days at 3 atmospheres. The catalyst is removed by filtration and the solvents are evaporated under reduced pressure. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a graded mixture of chloroform, methanol and water will afford the expected amine 1,5-dideoxy-N-{[4-deoxy-1-(1-O-methyl-6-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-4-α-D-glucopyranosyl]methyl}-1,5-imino-D-glucitol as an amorphous solid. Example LXIII Preparation of 1,5-DIDEOXY-1,5-(6-DEOXY-6-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL)IMINO-D-GLUCITOL 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-(6-deoxy-1-O-methyl-6-α-D-glucopyranosyl)imino-D-glucitol (0.150 g, 0.442 mmol) is dissolved in a 1:1 mixture of water and trifluoroacetic acid (10 ml). The mixture is stirred during 24 h at 0°C. The solvents are evaporated under reduced pressure so as to afford a foam. Chromatography on Amberlyst A26 OH⁻ form will afford the expected amine 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-(6-deoxy-6-α-D-glucopyranosyl)imino-D-glucitol. EXAMPLE LXIV Preparation of 5-AZIDO-3,6-DI-O-BENZYL-5-DEOXY-D-GLUCOFURANOSE The azide 5-azido-3,6-di-O-benzyl-5-deoxy-1,2-O-isopropylidene-α-D-glucofuranoside (U.G. Nayak and R.L. Whisler, J. Org. Chem., 33 , 3582 (1968) (15.02 g, 35.3 mmol) was dissolved at 0°C in 100 ml of a 9:1 mixture of trifluoroacetic acid and water. The mixture was stirred at 0°C during 2 h. The trifluoroacetic acid was evaporated under reduced pressure at room temperature. The residue was taken with ether and washed with water. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a 1:1 mixture of hexane and ethyl acetate, followed by recrystallization in a mixture of hexane and ethyl acetate afforded the expected compound 5-azido-3,6-di-O-benzyl-5-deoxy-D-glucofuranose. Example LXV Preparation of METHYL 5-AZIDO-3,6-DI-O-BENZYL-5-DEOXY-D-GLUCOFURANOSIDE To a solution of 5-azido-3,6-di-O-benzyl-5-deoxy-D-glucofuranose (10.23 g, 26.5 mmol) in methylene chloride (170 ml) was added methanol (11 ml) and boron trifluoroetherate (1.5 ml). The mixture was stirred 24 h at room temperature. The reaction mixture was successively washed with a saturated aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate and then with brine. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a 1:1 mixture of hexane and ethyl acetate afforded methyl 5-azido-3,6-di-O-benzyl-5-deoxy-D-glucofuranoside as a colorless oil (9.15 g, 85%). Example LXVI Preparation of METHYL 5-AZIDO-2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-5-DEOXY-D-GLUCOFURANOSIDE To a suspension of sodium hydride (1.2 g, 27.5 mmol, 55% in mineral oil, washed three times with pentane) in anhydrous tetrahydrofuran (200 ml) was added quickly dropwise the alcohol methyl 5-azido-3,6-di-O-benzyl-5-deoxy-D-glucofuranoside (9.15 g, 22.9 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (50 ml) at room temperature and under nitrogen. The mixture was stirred during 3 h at room temperature. The mixture was yellow. Then n-Bu₄N⁺I⁻ (76 mg, 0.20 mmol) was added, followed by benzyl bromide (3.30 ml, 27.5 mmol) added dropwise. The mixture was stirred overnight at room temperature. After hydrolysis with saturated aqueous ammonium chloride tetrahydrofuran was evaporated under reduced pressure. The residue was diluted with water and extracted three times with ether. The organic phase was dried over sodium sulfate. Filtration and evaporation under reduced pressure afforded an oil. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a 20:80 mixture of ethyl acetate and hexane afforded the expected compound methyl 5-azido-2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-5-deoxy-D-glucofuranoside as a colorless oil (10.88 g, 97%). Example LXVII Preparation of 5-AZIDO-2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-5-DEOXY-D-GLUCOFURANOSE Methyl 5-azido-2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-5-deoxy-D-glucofuranoside (10.8 g, 22.2 mmol) was dissolved at room temperature in tetrahydrofuran (20 ml). The solution was cooled to -10°C and trifluoroacetic acid (120 ml) was added dropwise followed by addition of water (20 ml). The mixture was stirred at 0°C during 24 h. The mixture was evaporated under reduced pressure without heating. The residue was taken with ether and washed with water. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a 20:80 mixture of ethyl acetate and hexane afforded 5-azido-2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-5-deoxy-D-glucofuranose as a colorless oil (9.63 g, 90%). Example LXVIII Preparation of 5-AZIDO-2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-5-DEOXY-D-GLUCONIC ACID-γ-LACTONE To a solution of the lactol 5-azido-2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-5-deoxy-D-glucofuranose (9.36 g, 20 mmol) in acetone (240 ml) cooled to 0°C, Jones' reagent 2 M (11.5 ml) was added dropwise until the color was orange. The excess of Jones' reagent was destroyed with 2-propanol (0.5 ml). The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was taken with water and extracted with ether. The organic phase was dried with sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure so as to afford an oil. Flash chromatography on silica gel and elution with a 1:9 mixture of ethyl acetate and hexane afforded the γ-lactone 5-azido-2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-5-deoxy-D-gluconic acid-γ-lactone. Example LXIX Preparation of 2,3,6-TRI-O-BENZYL-5-DEOXY-D-GLUCONIC ACID-δ-LACTAM To a solution of the lactone 5-azido-2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-5-deoxy-D-gluconic acid-γ-lactone (8.16 g, 17 mmol) in ethanol (180 ml) was added lindlar catalyst (1.7 g). The mixture was hydrogenated under atmospheric pressure during 24 h. Filtration and evaporation under reduced pressure afforded an oil which was crystallized in a mixture of hexane and ether. The lactam 2,3,6-tri-O-benzyl-5-deoxy-D-gluconic acid-δ-lactam was obtained as white crystals (7.4 g, 96%). mp: 85-85.5°C. In a similar manner, by following the teachings of the foregoing examples, there will be produced the following specific compounds. 1,5-Dideoxy-1,5-[(6,7-dideoxy-7-D-glucoheptopyranosyl)imino]-D-glucitol 1,5-Dideoxy-1,5-[(1-deoxy-D-fructofuranosyl)imino]-D-glucitol 1,5-Dideoxy-1,5-[(4-deoxy-4-D-glucopyranosyl)imino]-D-glucitol 1,5-Dideoxy-N-[6-deoxy-1-(6-O-D-glucopyranosyl)-α-D-glucopyranosyl]-1,5-imino-D-glucitol 1,5-Dideoxy-N-[6,7-dideoxy-1-(6-O-D-glucopyranosyl)-7-α-D-glucoheptopyranosyl]-1,5-imino-D-glucitol 1,5-Dideoxy-1,5-[4-deoxy-4-D-glucopyranosyl)methylimino]-D-glucitol 1,5-Dideoxy-N-[4-deoxy-1-(4-O-D-glucopyranosyl)-α-D-glucopyranosyl]-1,5-imino-D-glucitol 1,5-Dideoxy-1,5-{[2-(1-D-arabinofuranosyl)ethyl]imino}-D-glucitol 1,5-Dideoxy-N-[4-deoxy-1-(6-O-D-glucopyranosyl)-α-D-glucopyranosyl]-1,5-imino-D-glucitol 1,5-Dideoxy-N-{[4-deoxy-1-(4-O-D-glucopyranosyl)-4-α-D-glucopyranosyl]methyl}-1,5-imino-D-glucitol 1,5-Dideoxy-N-{[4-deoxy-1-(6-O-D-glucopyranosyl)-4-α-D-glucopyranosyl]methyl}-1,5-imino-D-glucitol 1,5-Dideoxy-1,5-[(6-deoxy-1-O-methyl-6-β-D-glucopyranosyl)imino]-D-glucitol 1,5-Dideoxy-1,5-[(6,7-dideoxy-1-O-methyl-7-β-D-glucoheptopyranosyl)imino]-D-glucitol 1,5-Dideoxy-1,5-[(1-deoxy-2-O-methyl-β-D-fructofuranosyl)imino]-D-glucitol 1,5-Dideoxy-1,5-[(4-deoxy-1-O-methyl-4-β-D-glucopyranosyl)imino]-D-glucitol 1,5-Dideoxy-N-[6-deoxy-1-(1-O-methyl-6-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl)-α-D-glucopyranosyl]-1,5-imino-D-glucitol 1,5-Dideoxy-N-[6,7-dideoxy-1-(1-O-methyl-6-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl)-7-α-D-glucoheptopyranosyl]-1,5-imino-D-glucitol 1,5-Dideoxy-1,5-[(4-deoxy-1-O-methyl-4-β-D-glucopyranosyl)methylimino]-D-glucitol 1,5-Dideoxy-N-[4-deoxy-1-(1-O-methyl-4-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl)-α-D-glucopyranosyl]-1,5-imino-D-glucitol 1,5-Dideoxy-1,5-{[2-(1-O-methyl-1-β-D-arabinofuranosyl)ethyl]imino}-D-glucitol 1,5-Dideoxy-N-[4-deoxy-1-(1-O-methyl-6-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl)-α-D-glucopyranosyl]-1,5-imino-D-glucitol 1,5-Dideoxy-N-{[4-deoxy-1-(1-O-methyl-4-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl)-4-α-D-glucopyranosyl]methyl}-1,5-imino-D-glucitol 1,5-Dideoxy-N-{[4-deoxy-1-(1-O-methyl-6-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl)-4-α-D-glucopyranosyl]methyl}-1,5-imino-D-glucitol Enzymes which catalyze the hydrolysis of complex carbohydrates, e.g. α-glycosidases, convert non-absorbable carbohydrates into absorbable sugars. The rapid action of these enzymes, particularly following the intake of high levels of carbohydrates, lead to acute high levels in blood glucose which, in the case of diabetics, lead to undesirable manifestations, thus it has been a long-sought goal to find compounds which will obviate the hyperglicemia caused by dietary improprieties. Similarly, in the case of obesity the control of high levels of blood glucose, with its subsequent conversion to fat, caused by the catalysis of carbohydrates has inspired the quest for compounds which will obviate the problems associated with dietary improprieties. The compounds of this invention (I) are potent and long-lasting inhibitors of α-glucosidase and, by standard laboratory methods for determining serum glucose levels, are shown to be useful for the treatment of disease states caused by the underutilization and/or overproduction of serum glucose without adversely affecting the rate of transport across cell membranes. Thus, the compounds are useful in the treatment of diabetes and obesity. In the practice of this invention, an effective amount of a compound of this invention is that amount required to reduce the amount of serum glucose (relative to a control) following the ingestion of carbohydrates convertible to absorbable glucose. The specific dosage for the treatment of any specific patient suffering from either disease state will depend upon such factors as size, type and age of the patient as well as the severity of the disease state, all of which are factors normally familiar to and considered by the attending diagnostician treating the patient. Generally, the compounds are to be administered orally at a dose of 0.2 to 20 milligrams per kilogram of body weight (MPK) with a dose of 0.5 to 5 MPK being preferred. The compounds preferable are to be administered orally at mealtimes in single or multiple unit doses containing 25 mg to 250 mg. Of course, in the treatment of obesity, the term includes the practice of the disease as well as continual administration of dose regimens suitable for the maintenance of the desired weight for the patient. It is also to be found that the compounds of the instant invention (I) will exert an inhibitory effect on glycosidase enzymes that are essential for elaboration of the final structure of the oligosaccharide side-chains of glycoproteins, particularly the HIV (gp 120) glycoprotein. Suitable assay techniques, e.g. syncytial formation, the reverse transcriptase assay, immunofluorescence tests and electron microscopy, may be used to evaluate the effects on HIV viral growth and for determining dose regimens. Antiviral effects may be confirmed by immunofluorescence with serum for virally infected patients. In the treatment of the HIV related disease states, as well as other retroviral glycoprotein-related disease states, unlike the treatment of diabetes and obesity, the compounds of this invention may be administered by parenteral means; specific doses being within the above stated dose range for treatment of diabetes and obesity. In practising the end-use application of the compounds of this invention, the compounds are preferably incorporated in a pharmaceutical formulation comprising a pharmaceutical carrier in admixture with a compound of this invention. The term "pharmaceutical carrier" refers to known pharmaceutical excipients useful in formulating pharmaceutically active compounds for internal administration to animals, and which are substantially non-toxic and non-sensitizing under conditions of use. The compositions can be prepared by known techniques for the preparation of tablets, capsules, elixirs, syrups, emulsions, dispersions and wettable and effervescent powders, and can contain suitable excipients known to be useful in the preparation of the particular type of composition desired. Suitable pharmaceutical carriers and formulation techniques are found in standard texts, such as Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mack Publishing Company, Easton, Pa.

Claims: Claims for the following Contracting States : DE, GB, FR, IT, NL, SE, CH, LI, BE, AT, LU 1-Deoxy nojirimycin derivatives of the formula and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein n is zero, one or two, and R is a glycosyl or etherified or acylated glycosyl radical containing from 1 to 3 hexose or pentose units, said glycosyl radical optionally bearing an ether or ester derivative of the hydroxyl moiety located on the anomeric carbon atom of the terminal hexose or pentose moiety. A compound of Claim 1 wherein R is a glucosyl, galactosyl, fucosyl, fructosyl, mannosyl, ribosyl, arabinosyl, xylosyl, allosyl, altrosyl, gulosyl, indosyl, talosyl, lyxosyl, isomaltosyl, trehalosyl, β cellobiosyl, maltosyl, maltotriosyl or cellotriosyl radical. A compound of Claim 1 wherein R is 6-glucosyl, 4-glucosyl, 1-fructosyl, 6-fructosyl, 6-maltosyl, 4-maltosyl, 6-isomaltosyl or 4-isomaltosyl. A compound of Claim 1, said compound being 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-[(6-deoxy-1-O-methyl-6-α-D-glucopyranosyl)imino]-D-glucitol. A compound of Claim 1, said compound being 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-[(6,7-dideoxy-1-O-methyl-7-α-D-glucoheptopyranosyl)imino]-D-glucitol. A compound of Claim 1, said compound being 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-[(1-deoxy-2-O-methyl-α-D-fructofuranosyl)imino]-D-glucitol. A compound of Claim 1, said compound being 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-[(4-deoxy-1-O-methyl-4-α-D-glucopyranosyl)imino]-D-glucitol. A compound of Claim 1, said compound being 1,5-dideoxy-N-[6-deoxy-1-(1-O-methyl-6-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-α-D-glucopyranosyl]-1,5-imino-D-glucitol. A compound of Claim 1, said compound being 1,5-dideoxy-N-[6,7-dideoxy-1-(1-O-methyl-6-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-7-α-D-glucoheptopyranosyl]-1,5-imino-D-glucitol. A compound of Claim 1, said compound being 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-[(4-deoxy-1-O-methyl-4-α-D-glucopyranosyl)methylimino]-D-glucitol. A compound of Claim 1, said compound being 1,5-dideoxy-N-[4-deoxy-1-(1-O-methyl-4-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-α-D-glucopyranosyl]-1,5-imino-D-glucitol. A compound of Claim 1, said compound being 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-{[2-(1-O-methyl-1-α-D-arabinofuranosyl)ethyl]imino}-D-glucitol. A compound of Claim 1, said compound being 1,5-dideoxy-N-[4-deoxy-1-(1-O-methyl-6-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-α-D-glucopyranosyl]-1,5-imino-D-glucitol. A compound of Claim 1, said compound being 1,5-dideoxy-N-{[4-deoxy-1-(1-O-methyl-4-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-4-α-D-glucopyranosyl]methyl}-1,5-imino-D-glucitol. A compound of Claim 1, said compound being 1,5-dideoxy-N-{[4-deoxy-1-(1-O-methyl-6-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-4-α-D-glucopyranosyl]methyl}-1,5-imino-D-glucitol. A compound of Claim 1, said compound being 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-(6-deoxy-6-D-glucopyranosyl)imino-D-glucitol. A pharmaceutical composition suitable for use in the treatment of diabetes or obesity which comprises a compound of Claim 1 in admixture with a pharmaceutical carrier. A process for the preparation of a compound of the formula and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein n is zero, one or two, and R is a glycosyl or etherified or acylated glycosyl radical containing from 1 to 3 hexose or pentose units, said glycosyl radical optionally bearing an ether or ester derivative of the hydroxyl moiety located on the anomeric carbon atom of the terminal hexose or pentose moiety, which comprises reacting a compound of the formula with a compound of the formula R′(CH₂) n X III wherein X is a halide or triflate and n is zero, one or two and R′ is a hydroxy-protected glycosyl moiety optionally bearing an acyl or ether radical at the anomeric carbon atom of the terminal hexose or pentose moiety to form a compound of the formula which is deprotected by standard deprotection techniques. The use in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of diabetes or obesity of compounds as defined in Claim 1. Claims for the following Contracting State : ES A process for the preparation of a compound of the formula and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein n is zero, one or two, and R is a glycosyl or etherified or acylated glycosyl radical containing from 1 to 3 hexose or pentose units, said glycosyl radical optionally bearing an ether or ester derivative of the hydroxyl moiety located on the anomeric carbon atom of the terminal hexose or pentose moiety, which comprises reacting a compound of the formula with a compound of the formula R′(CH₂) n X III wherein X is a halide or triflate and n is zero, one or two and R′ is a hydroxy-protected glycosyl moiety optionally bearing an acyl or ether radical at the anomeric carbon atom of the terminal hexose or pentose moiety to form a compound of the formula which is deprotected by standard deprotection techniques. A process of Claim 1 wherein R is a glucosyl, galactosyl, fucosyl, fructosyl, mannosyl, ribosyl, arabinosyl, xylosyl, allosyl, altrosyl, gulosyl, indosyl, talosyl, lyxosyl, isomaltosyl, trehalosyl, β-cellobiosyl, maltosyl, maltotriosyl or cellotriosyl radical. A process of Claim 1 wherein R is 6-glucosyl, 4-glucosyl, 1-fructosyl, 6-fructosyl, 6-maltosyl, 4-maltosyl, 6-isomaltosyl or 4-isomaltosyl. The use in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of diabetes or obesity of compounds as defined in Claim 1. Claims for the following Contracting State : GR 1-Deoxy nojirimycin derivatives of the formula and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein n is zero, one or two, and R is a glycosyl or etherified or acylated glycosyl radical containing from 1 to 3 hexose or pentose units, said glycosyl radical optionally bearing an ether or ester derivative of the hydroxyl moiety located on the anomeric carbon atom of the terminal hexose or pentose moiety. A compound of Claim 1 wherein R is a glucosyl, galactosyl, fucosyl, fructosyl, mannosyl, ribosyl, arabinosyl, xylosyl, allosyl, altrosyl, gulosyl, indosyl, talosyl, lyxosyl, isomaltosyl, trehalosyl, β-cellobiosyl, maltosyl, maltotriosyl or cellotriosyl radical. A compound of Claim 1 wherein R is 6-glucosyl, 4-glucosyl, 1-fructosyl, 6-fructosyl, 6-maltosyl, 4-maltosyl, 6-isomaltosyl or 4-isomaltosyl. A compound of Claim 1, said compound being 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-[(6-deoxy-1-O-methyl-6-α-D-glucopyranosyl)imino]-D-glucitol. A compound of Claim 1, said compound being 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-[(6,7-dideoxy-1-O-methyl-7-α-D-glucoheptopyranosyl)imino]-D-glucitol. A compound of Claim 1, said compound being 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-[(1-deoxy-2-O-methyl-α-D-fructofuranosyl)imino]-D-glucitol. A compound of Claim 1, said compound being 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-[(4-deoxy-1-O-methyl-4-α-D-glucopyranosyl)imino]-D-glucitol. A compound of Claim 1, said compound being 1,5-dideoxy-N-[6-deoxy-1-(1-O-methyl-6-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-α-D-glucopyranosyl]-1,5-imino-D-glucitol. A compound of Claim 1, said compound being 1,5-dideoxy-N-[6,7-dideoxy-1(1-O-methyl-6-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-7-α-D-glucoheptopyranosyl]-1,5-imino-D-glucitol. A compound of Claim 1, said compound being 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-[(4-deoxy-1-O-methyl-4-α-D-glucopyranosyl)methylimino]-D-glucitol. A compound of Claim 1, said compound being 1,5-dideoxy-N-[4-deoxy-1-(1-O-methyl-4-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-α-D-glucopyranosyl]-1,5-imino-D-glucitol. A compound of Claim 1, said compound being 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-{[2-(1-O-methyl-1-α-D-arabinofuranosyl)ethyl]imino}-D-glucitol. A compound of Claim 1, said compound being 1,5-dideoxy-N-[4-deoxy-1-(1-O-methyl-6-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-α-D-glucopyranosyl]-1,5-imino-D-glucitol. A compound of Claim 1, said compound being 1,5-dideoxy-N-{[4-deoxy-1-(1-O-methyl-4-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-4-α-D-glucopyranosyl]methyl}-1,5-imino-D-glucitol. A compound of Claim 1, said compound being 1,5-dideoxy-N-{[4-deoxy-1-(1-O-methyl-6-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-4-α-D-glucopyranosyl]methyl}-1,5-imino-D-glucitol. A compound of Claim 1, said compound being 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-(6-deoxy-6-D-glucopyranosyl)imino-D-glucitol. A process for the preparation of a compound of the formula and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein n is zero, one or two, and R is a glycosyl or etherified or acylated glycosyl radical containing from 1 to 3 hexose or pentose units, said glycosyl radical optionally bearing an ether or ester derivative of the hydroxyl moiety located on the anomeric carbon atom of the terminal hexose or pentose moiety, which comprises reacting a compound of the formula with a compound of the formula R′(CH₂) n X III wherein X is a halide or triflate and n is zero, one or two and R′ is a hydroxy-protected glycosyl moiety optionally bearing an acyl or ether radical at the anomeric carbon atom of the terminal hexose or pentose moiety to form a compound of the formula which is deprotected by standard deprotection techniques. The use in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of diabetes or obesity of compounds as defined in Claim 1.

Inventors: DANZIN CHARLES, DUCEP JEAN-BERNARD, DANZIN, CHARLES, DUCEP, JEAN-BERNARD
Applicants: MERRELL DOW PHARMA, MERRELL DOW PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
Application year: 1989
Main classification: C07H19
IPC codes: C07H19, C07H15