The synthesis of 9-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-9-H-fluoren-9-ol and 5-(4-(9-hydroxy-9
H-fluoren-9-yl)-phenoxy) pentanoic acid and their applications as new linke
rs for solid phase synthesis is reported. These supports show higher acid s
tability compared to standard trityl resins. Carboxylic acids and amines ar
e immobilized and cleaved off after further modifications. TFA treatment re
leases the products in high yield and excellent purity. (C) 2000 Elsevier S
cience Ltd. All rights reserved.