Properties
Description
1,3,5-Tri-O-benzoyl-2-C-methyl-α-D-ribofuranose is a protected 2-C-methyl ribose derivative, soluble in organic solvents and useful in the synthesis of modified nucleosides with potential antiviral or anticancer activity.
Molecular Formula
C27H24O8
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
1,3,5-Tri-O-benzoyl-2-C-methyl-α-D-ribofuranose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
1,3,5-Tri-O-benzoyl-2-C-methyl-α-D-ribofuranose can be employed in the synthesis of branched nucleic acid analogs with potential resistance to enzymatic degradation.