2-Pyridylphosphonates: a new type of modification for nucleotide analogues

Phosphoramitoids-A submonomer approach to sequence defined N-substituted phosphoramidate polymers

There is a growing interest in new methods to generate bio-inspired, chemically diverse, sequence-defined synthetic polymers. Solid-phase submonomer approaches offer facile access to these types of materials, since they take advantage of readily available synthons. Submonomer approaches to date have been applied to peptidomimetics with oligo-amide backbones. Here we extend the approach to a phosphorous-containing backbone, where N-substituted phosphoramidate oligomers are constructed from a set of amine submonomers, diphenyl H-phosphonate, and cyclohexane diol. The key chemical steps in chain elongation are a chain extension reaction based on H-phosphonate (P III) chemistry, and a side chain attachment step based on the Atherton-Todd reaction. Cheap, stable chemical reagents are used without heating, all reaction times are 30 minutes or less and open to air, and no main-chain protecting groups are required. Phosphoramitoid tetramers and pentamers displaying a variety of side chain functionalities were synthesized by a three-step solid-phase submonomer method, typically with >85% crude purities.

Multicomponent reactions: A simple and efficient route to heterocyclic phosphonates

Multicomponent reactions (MCRs) are one of the most important processes for the preparation of highly functionalized organic compounds in modern synthetic chemistry. As shown in this review, they play an important role in organophosphorus chemistry where phosphorus reagents are used as substrates for the synthesis of a wide range of phosphorylated heterocycles. In this article, an overview about multicomponent reactions used for the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds bearing a phosphonate group on the ring is given.

New oligonucleotide analogues based on morpholine subunits joined by oxalyl diamide tether

We report on the design, synthesis and some of the properties of the new oligonucleotide analogues based on morpholine nucleoside (MorB) subunits joined by an oxalyl diamide tether instead of a phosphate group. The synthetic strategy and oligomer design are optimized to easily obtain target substances without using protective groups. The dimers HOMorU-Ox-NHMorU, HOMorU-Ox-NHMorA, and uracil containing the hexamer HOMorU-(Ox-NHMorU)5 were synthesized. The structures of all substances were confirmed by 1H, 13C, NMR, and mass spectroscopy. Base stacking interactions in dimers were revealed by CD-spectra data.

H-Phosphonates: Versatile synthetic precursors to biologically active phosphorus compounds

In this review, a short account of H-phosphonate chemistry and its application to the synthesis of biologically important phosphates and their analogs is given.

The influences of a nitrogen atom position in dinucleoside 2-,3-,4-pyridylphosphonates on fragmentation patterns in electrospray ionization multistage tandem mass spectra

2-,3-,4-Pyridylphosphonates and their phosphonothioate congeners were analyzed by electrospray ionization multistage tandem mass spectrometry (ESI-MS(n)). It was found that the fragmentation pathways of these compounds were not influenced to any detectable extent by the stereochemistry at the phosphorus centers but were sensitive to the position of a nitrogen atom in the pyridine ring of these compounds. Possible mechanisms for fragmentations of the investigated compounds are discussed in detail.

Developing synthetic methods for bioactive phosphorus compounds using H-phosphonate chemistry: a progress report

In this paper a short account of our recent basic studies aiming toward development of new synthetic methods for the preparation of nucleotide analogues using H-phosphonate chemistry is presented.

Diastereoselective Addition of 2H-2-Oxo-1,4,2-oxazaphosphinanes to Aldehydes and Imines

[reaction: see text] Diastereoselective additions of 2-hydrogeno-2-oxo-1,4,2-oxazaphosphinanes to aldehydes and imines are described. alpha,alpha'-Diaminophosphinic and alpha-amino-alpha'-hydroxyphosphinic derivatives were obtained with de's ranging from 24 to 90%.

Studies towards synthesis of dinucleoside arylphosphonates with metal complexing properties

An efficient and stereospecific synthesis of dinucleoside 4'-(2,2':6',2''-terpyridyl)phosphonate 2 and 5-(2,2'-bipyridyl)phosphonate 3 via a palladium(0) cross coupling strategy has been developed.

Developing synthetic methods for bioactive phosphorus compounds using H-phosphonate chemistry: a progress report

In this paper a short account of our recent research concerning the development of new synthetic methods and reagents for the preparation of nucleotides and their analogues, is given.

How to get the most out of two phosphorus chemistries. Studies on H-phosphonates

The biological importance and practical significance of phosphate esters and their analogues have been the major driving forces for research in various areas of synthetic organic phosphorus chemistry. In this Account, the authors' studies on the development of a comprehensive H-phosphonate methodology and the underlying chemistry for the preparation of biologically important phosphate esters and their analogues are briefly discussed.