Succinic anhydride → 1-[2-[(2-Amino-1,6-dihydro-6-oxo-9H-purin-9-yl)methoxy]ethyl] butanedioate

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A mixture of 9-(2-hydroxyethoxymethyl)guanine (0.25 g), succinic anhydride (0.55 g) and pyridine (50 ml) was heated under anhydrous conditions on a steam bath overnight. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure at <40° C., the last trace being removed azeotropically with toluene. The residue was triturated with acetone and the product removed by filtration. Recrystallization from methanol afforded 9-{2-(3-carboxypropionyloxy)ethoxymethyl} guanine, m.p. 203°-207° C. (sinter 190° C.), in 44% yield.

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