Abstract: Solubility of 2-amino-6-chloropurine in Mitsunobu solvents could be significantly improved after its exocyclic amino group is protected via N-tert-butoxycarbonylation. The bis-Boc protected 2-amino-6-chloropurine also shows excellent activity and N9 selectivity in the coupling with various alcohols by a Mitsunobu reaction. Then, a new practical and efficient method is established for the synthesis of penciclovir (PCV) from bis-Boc-2-amino-6-chloropurine 9 and the side chain of 5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane 5—the latter being a more easily prepared cyclic precursor of the diacetate side chain used in the conventional process. The coupling of 9 with 5 proceeded regioselectively at a N9 position of purine derivative for a good yield under Mitsunobu conditions.

Key words: 2-amino-6-chloropurine, Mitsunobu reaction, bis-Boc protection, Penciclovir (PCV)

Please provide your name, email address and a comment

Your Name: Affili: E-Mail Address:

Comment (Please comment in English):


Verification Code(click to change a pic):