An efficient method for the solid-phase synthesis of mono-, di- and triurea
s from resin-bound mono-amines, diamines and triamines is described. The ex
haustive reduction of solid support-bound amides generated the requisite am
ines, which, following treatment with isocyanates and cleavage, provided th
e corresponding ureas in high purity and good yields. (C) 2000 Elsevier Sci
ence Ltd. All rights reserved.