A novel linkage for the solid-phase synthesis of hydroxamic acids is d
escribed and its facile application for the solid phase synthesis of p
eptidyl, succinyl and urea-type hydroxamic acids is illustrated. Cleav
age is induced under mild acidic conditions by treatment with formic a
cid in THF, providing hydroxamic acids in high purity and fair to good
yields. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Ltd.