Methyl 2-deoxy-3-O-[2-(formyl amino)ethyl]-5-O-trityl-D-erythro-pentof
uranoside (4) was obtained in a 3-O alkylation reaction by treatment w
ith 2-chloroethylamine in DMF. Compound 4 afforded or nucleosides as t
he main products when condensed with uracils under the Vorbruggen cond
itions. The nucleosides were deblocked by treatment with 80% acetic ac
id and subsequently with sodium methoxide in methanol.