Synthesis 2007(9): 1325-1332  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-966015
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A Convenient Method for the Modification of 8-Bromoguanine via Its N 9-Tetrahydrofuranyl Derivative

Marina Madre*, Martins Ikaunieks, Sergey Belyakov
Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, Aizkraukles Str. 21, 1006 Riga, Latvia
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Publication History

Received 4 December 2006
Publication Date:
18 April 2007 (online)

Abstract

A simple and straightforward method for the introduction of some N- and O-protecting groups into 8-bromoguanine has been developed using 2-acetylamino-8-bromo-6-oxo-9-(tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)-purine as a key intermediate.