Synthesis 2007(9): 1378-1384  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-966009
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Stereoselective Synthesis of rac-4′-Ethynyl-2′-deoxy- and 4′-Ethynyl-2′,3′-dideoxy-2′,3′-didehydronucleoside Analogues

Adrian Maddaforda, Philip Wainwrighta, Rebecca Glena, Ray Fishera, Peter S. Dragovichb, Javier Gonzalezc, Pei-Pei Kungc, Donald S. Middletond, David C. Pryded, Peter S. Stephensond, Scott C. Sutton*c
a Peakdale Molecular Ltd., Peakdale Science Park, Sheffield Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, SK23 0PG, UK
b Anadys Pharmaceuticals, 3115 Merryfield Row, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
c Pfizer Global Research and Development, 10777 Science Centre Drive, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
d Pfizer Global Research and Development, Ramsgate Road, Sandwich, CT13 9NJ, UK
Fax: +1(858)6788102; e-Mail: scott.sutton@pfizer.com;
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Publication History

Received 18 October 2006
Publication Date:
05 April 2007 (online)

Abstract

Synthesis of a racemic 4′-ethynyl-2′-deoxyribose intermediate using stereoselective chelation control is presented. This intermediate is further transformed to 4′-ethynyl-2′-deoxy- and 4′-ethynyl-2′,3′-dideoxy-2′,3′-didehydronucleoside analogues.

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