Regioselective N1-ribosylation of hydantoin: synthesis and properties of the first contracted uridine analog

Odai Bsoul, Yakir Lampel, Maayan Rofe, Natalie Pariente-Cohen, Chen Timsit, Bilha Fischer

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Abstract

Modified nucleosides are vital in mRNA vaccines. We developed a contracted uridine analog, N1-hydantoinyl-ribose, HR, using steric shields to invert the regioselectivity of the classic Vorbrüggen reaction. We report synthetic routes and explore HR features such as acidity, stability, base pairing/stacking, and crystal/solution conformation compared to uridine.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2281-2284
Number of pages4
JournalChemical Communications
Volume61
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - 17 Dec 2024

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Catalysis
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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