Some reactions of 4′-thionucleosides and their sulfones

Article abstract of DOI:10.1080/07328319608002376

We report interesting and novel reactions of 4′-thionucleosides and their sulfone derivatives when a good leaving group is present in the 5′-position. The results have important implications for the phosphorylation of these nucleoside analogues by standard chemical procedures. Possible mechanisms for these reactions are discussed.