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Deprotection of RNA with alkylamine

US5804683A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 1995
Grant dateSep 8, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/55
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for the deprotection of RNA comprising reacting an alkylamine or ammonium hydroxide/alkylamine mixture with the RNA at 60-70 degrees Centigrade for 5 to 15 minutes in order to remove any exocyclic protecting groups, wherein said alkylamine is selected from the group consisting of ethylamine, propylamine, and butylamine.

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