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Selective O-phosphitilation with nucleoside phosphoramidite reagents.

S M Gryaznov1, R L Letsinger

  • 1Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208.

Nucleic Acids Research
|April 25, 1992
PubMed
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New activating agents, pyridine hydrochloride/imidazole, enable efficient synthesis of oligonucleotides. This method allows for the use of unprotected amino groups, simplifying oligonucleotide synthesis and analogue development.

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Area of Science:

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Nucleic Acid Chemistry
  • Synthetic Chemistry

Background:

  • Conventional oligonucleotide synthesis often requires protection of nucleoside amino groups.
  • Existing activating agents like tetrazole have limitations in selectivity.
  • Developing selective phosphitylation methods is crucial for synthesizing complex oligonucleotide analogues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel activating agent for nucleoside phosphoramidites with high O/N selectivity.
  • To enable the synthesis of mixed-base oligonucleotides using unprotected nucleoside reagents.
  • To facilitate the creation of oligonucleotide analogues with sensitive substituents.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing pyridine hydrochloride/imidazole as an activating agent for nucleoside phosphoramidites.

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  • Incorporating a pyridine hydrochloride/aniline wash step in synthetic cycles.
  • Comparing the selectivity of the new agent against conventional methods like tetrazole.

    • Main Results:

    • Pyridine hydrochloride/imidazole demonstrated high selectivity for phosphonylating hydroxyl groups over amino groups.
    • Successful synthesis of mixed-base twenty-mer oligonucleotides from unprotected nucleoside reagents.
    • Pyridine hydrochloride alone effectively activates various nucleoside phosphoramidites when high O/N selectivity is not required.

    Conclusions:

    • The pyridine hydrochloride/imidazole system offers a valuable alternative for oligonucleotide synthesis, particularly for reagents with unprotected amino groups.
    • This method simplifies synthetic routes and expands possibilities for creating modified oligonucleotides.
    • The findings contribute to advancing the field of nucleic acid chemistry and drug discovery through improved synthetic strategies.