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Fluorination of 5'-deoxy-5'-(fluoromethylthio)adenosine derivatives wi
th xenon difluoride at -60 degrees C in dichloromethane occurs exclusi
vely at the methylthio position to provide a simple and efficient prep
aration of 5'-deoxy-5'-(fluoromethylthio)adenosine.