Large scale preparation of pseudo-trisaccharide aminoglycosides and of intermediates thereof

Synthetic pathways for preparing pseudo-trisaccharide aminoglycoside compounds represented by Formula I or Ia as defined in the specification and donor and acceptor compounds useful for preparing such compounds are provided. A process of stereoselectively preparing compounds represented by Formula III as defined in the specification, while avoiding chromatographic separation of stereoisomers are also provided. Compounds prepared by the described processes and uses thereof are also provided.