Fructose 1,6-diphosphate aldolase-catalysed stereoselective C–C bond formation

Fructose 1,6-diphosphate aldolase has been used as a catalyst for the synthesis (1–15 mmol scales) of several unusual sugar derivatives, including 5-deoxy-D-fructose, 6-deoxy-6-chloro-D-fructose, 6-deoxy-6-vinyl-D-fructose, 5,7-dideoxy-7-azido-L-xylo-heptulose, 5-deoxy-L-xylo-heptulose, 5,7-dideoxy-7-amino-L-xylo-heptulose and 5-deoxy-5-acetamido-L-xylo-hexulose.