Synthesis 1986; 1986(6): 450-453
DOI: 10.1055/s-1986-31672
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Photoinduced Alkylthiolation of Halogenated Purine Nucleosides

Vasu Nair* , David A. Young
  • *Department of Chemistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, U. S. A.
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Publication Date:
20 August 2002 (online)

A new and highly efficient methodology for the synthesis of biologically important methylmercaptopurine nucleosides is described. The approach represents a substantial improvement over earlier reported methods for this class of compounds.

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