CAS: 717876-96-5

Dimethoxytrityl-5-iodo-2'-deoxycytidine is a novel, modified nucleoside that has anticancer and antiviral properties. It is synthesized by reacting 5-iodo-2'-deoxycytidine with dimethoxytrityl chloride in the presence of triethylamine. This compound can be used to synthesize oligonucleotide phosphoramidites, ribonucleosides, and diphosphates.