Regioselective synthesis of photolabile P(1,2)- and P(4,5)-(o-nitrobenzyl) esters of myo-inositol 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakisphosphate

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(96)02501-4

The regioselective synthesis of four caged InsP₆ derivatives is described. The synthesis employed allyl ester protecting groups, and Rh(I) could selectively deprotect all allyl phosphates in a single step without affecting the photolabile moieties.