Insights into the soluble PEG-supported synthesis of cytosine-containing nucleoside 5'-mono-, di-, and triphosphates

J Org Chem. 2009 Dec 4;74(23):9165-72. doi: 10.1021/jo901931z.

Abstract

Nucleoside phosphoesters (nucleotides) have crucial roles in a large variety of biological processes including nucleic acid biosynthesis and their corresponding analogues are extensively used as biological tools. Herein, we describe a new and efficient synthetic procedure involving polyethylene glycol (PEG) as soluble support and regioselective mono-, di-, and triphosphorylation steps. Applied to natural and synthetic cytosine containing nucleosides, this methodology allowed the preparation of various phosphorylated forms in high yields and good purity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cytosine Nucleotides / chemical synthesis*
  • Methods
  • Nucleotides / chemical synthesis
  • Phosphorylation
  • Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry*
  • Solubility

Substances

  • Cytosine Nucleotides
  • Nucleotides
  • Polyethylene Glycols