abstract |
(57) A method that is direct and stereospecific is provided for the production of 2'-deoxyadenosine derivatives and related analogs. The method comprises glycosylation of the sodium salt of 2,6-dichloropurine or 6-chloropurine and ammonolysis of the glycosylate to obtain the corresponding 2-chloro-2'-deoxyadenosine or 2'-deoxyadenosine. |