An efficient reagent for 5′-azido oligonucleotide synthesis

A new bromohexyl phosphoramidite was synthesized and used for the introduction of an azide function at the 5′-end of oligonucleotides after a treatment on solid support with sodium azide and sodium iodide. The corresponding 5′-azido oligonucleotide could be further used for 'Click' conjugation with alkyne derivatives or by Staudinger ligation.

A new phosphorylating reagent for chemical 5′-azidation of oligonucleotides.