摘要 |
<p>Novel inositol phosphorothioates have the general formula (I) C6H6(OH)n[(OPO2S)2-]m[(OPO2O)2-]6-m-n in which n is zero or an integer from 1 to 5 and, m is an integer from 1 to 6. They may be prepared by a method comprising reacting an inositol derivative having the general formula (II) C6H6(OB)n[OP(OCH2CH2CN)2]6-n in which n is zero or an integer from 1 to 5 and B represents a hydroxyl-protecting group, with a solution of elemental sulphur, which may or may not be radioactive, in a solvent therefor, and removing the hydroxyl-protecting groups from the product of the reaction. Phosphate esters may be prepared by oxidising the compound of formula (II) with an organic peroxide.</p> |