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Preparation of 2',3'-didehydro-3'-deoxythymidine from 5-methyluridine

US5672698A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 1994
Grant dateSep 30, 1997
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P31/18
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An economical process, amenable to large-scale production, is disclosed for the preparation of 2',3'-didehydro-3'-deoxythymidine (d4T) from 5-methyluridine. The process employs a novel, 5'-,acyl-2'.alpha.-halo-3'.alpha.-alkanesulfonylthymidine intermediate as well as a highly efficient and practical deprotection, isolation and purification procedure for the d4T product.

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