What is 4 4 dimethoxytrityl?

4,4'-Dimethoxytrityl chloride  is a potent nucleoside and nucleotide group protecting and eliminating agent.

Synonym: DMT-Cl

CAS number: 40615-36-9

Properties

Molecular Formula

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Purity

Exterior

Exterior

C21H19ClO2

338.82 g/mol

2~8℃

120-125℃

≥98%

Pink Crystalline

As important components of nucleic acid chains, nucleosides and nucleotides play a vital role in the transmission of genetic information. However, due to their chemical reactivity and easy degradation, nucleosides and nucleotides require specialized reagents to protect them during synthesis.  DMTCl4' Dimethoxytrityl (DMTCl) is a highly effective group protecting and eliminating agent that has revolutionized the protection of nucleosides and nucleotides during synthesis.

DMTCl is a hydroxyl protecting agent that selectively reacts with the hydroxyl groups of nucleosides and nucleotides during synthesis to form a temporary protecting group that prevents nucleosides and nucleotides from reacting with other chemicals. This temporary protecting group is easily removed after synthesis, leaving pure nucleosides or nucleotides.

Due to its excellent reactivity and selectivity, DMTCl is widely used as a group protecting and eliminating agent in the synthesis of DNA, RNA and other nucleic acids. It is especially useful for oligonucleotide synthesis where precise control over nucleotide position and sequence is required.

In addition to functioning as a group protector and eliminator, DMTCl is a potent hydroxyl protector of nucleosides and nucleotides. It protects the hydroxyl groups of nucleosides and nucleotides from oxidation, reduction, and other reactions that could damage them during synthesis.

 In summary, DMTCl4 4' dimethoxytrityl is an important tool for the synthesis of nucleosides and nucleotides. Its excellent reactivity, selectivity and versatility make it an ideal group protecting and eliminating agent and hydroxyl protecting agent for DNA, RNA and other nucleic acid synthesis. If you need high-quality and reliable protection of nucleosides and nucleotides during synthesis, look no further than DMTCl.


Post time: Jun-08-2023