Regioselective synthesis of 2'-O-modified nucleosides

摘要

Methods for the regioselective alkylation at the 2'-hydroxy position over the 3'-hydroxy position of nucleosides and nucleoside analogs, forming 2'-O-ester modified compounds, are disclosed. Reduction and derivatization of the 2'-O-ester provides 2'-O-modified nucleosides and nucleoside analogs useful for the synthesis of oligomeric compounds having improved hybridization affinity and nuclease resistance.