Provides discussions on recent advances in the cycloaddition chemistry of carbohydrates, including inter- and intramolecular Diels-Alder reactions, dipolar addition reactions, and the use of carbohydrate-derived chiral auxiliaries. Includes applications to the synthesis of natural products and examines the stereochemical aspects of cycloaddition processes. Emphasizes the use of carbohydrate-derived substrates in cycloaddition reactions. Valuable reading for anyone
interested in the synthetic organic chemistry of carbohydrates.