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Chemical Triphosphorylation of Oligonucleotides

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Deoxyribo- and ribonucleoside H-phosphonates.

J Stawinski¹, R Strömberg

¹Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden.

Current Protocols in Nucleic Acid Chemistry

|April 23, 2008

Summary

This study presents four improved phosphonylation procedures for preparing H-phosphonate monoesters. These methods offer high yields and are compatible with protecting groups essential for oligonucleotide synthesis.

Area of Science:

Organic Chemistry
Nucleic Acid Chemistry

Background:

Oligonucleotide synthesis requires specific protecting groups.
Existing H-phosphonate monoester preparation methods have limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop reliable phosphonylation procedures.
To ensure compatibility with common oligonucleotide synthesis protecting groups.

Main Methods:

Description of four distinct phosphonylation procedures.
Assessment of yield and protecting group compatibility.

Main Results:

Consistent high yields achieved for H-phosphonate monoesters.
Demonstrated compatibility with widely used protecting groups.

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Conclusions:

The developed procedures offer a robust toolkit for phosphonylation.
These methods enhance the synthesis of modified oligonucleotides.