Published September 1988 | Version v1
Journal article

Synthesis of [3H]-desciclovir, prodrug of the antiviral acyclovir

  • 1. Wellcome Research Labs., Research Triangle Park, NC (USA)

Description

The title compound was prepared by direct radiochemical synthesis from 2-acetylamino-9-[(2-hydroxyethoxy)methyl]-9H-purine. The product had a specific activity of 21.5 Ci mmol-1 and a radiochemical purity of 99.2%. The general approach described may be applicable to other ''acyclic'' nucleosides. (author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals
Journal Volume
25
Journal Issue
9
Series
J. Labelled Compd. Radiopharm.
Journal Page Range
963-969
ISSN
0362-4803
CODEN
JLCRD