Introduction

Phosphorodiamidites are a unique class of phosphorus-based compounds characterized by one P–O bond and two P–N moieties. 2-Cyanoethyl tetraisopropylphosphorodiamidite plays a crucial role in solid-phase oligonucleotide synthesis. Beyond their application as synthetic precursors for oligonucleotides, phosphorodiamidites have also been reported as valuable starting materials for the synthesis of industrially relevant polymers and flame-resistant materials, including adhesives, coatings, and laminates.

Manufacture

Cyanoethanol is treated with excess PCl₃ to form the corresponding alkoxydichlorophosphine intermediate, which is subsequently reacted with diisopropylamine to yield 2-cyanoethyl tetraisopropylphosphorodiamidite. Alternatively, 3-trimethylsilanyloxypropionitrile can be reacted with PCl₃, followed by treatment with diisopropylamine, to obtain 2-cyanoethyl tetraisopropylphosphorodiamidite in good yields.

SynonymsBis(diisopropylamino)(2-cyanoethoxy)phosphine
CAS no.102691-36-1
EINECS no.600-337-9
Molecular formulaC15H32N3OP
Molecular weight301.41
Structure

Applications

The main areas of applications of 2-Cyanoethyl tetraisopropylphosphorodiamidite include:

Solid-phase oligonucleotide synthesis:
Widely used as a key phosphitylating reagent inautomated DNA and RNA synthesis, enabling efficient formation of phosphite triester intermediates.
Synthesis of modified oligonucleotides:
Applied in the preparation of antisense oligonucleotides, siRNA, aptamers, and other therapeutic nucleic acid analogues.
Precursor for P-containing intermediates:  
Serves as an important building block in the synthesis of phosphoramidite and phosphite derivatives used in fine chemicals and specialty reagents..
Polymer and materials chemistry:
Reported as a starting material or intermediate for the preparation of phosphorus-containing polymers..
Flame-retardant materials:
Utilized in the development of flame-resistant adhesives, coatings, and laminating materials due to the presence of phosphorus functionality..

SPECIFICATIONS

TestUnitSpecification
AppearanceClear liquid
Identification by NMRShould conform to the structure
Impurities between 181.5-178.6 ppm%NMT 0.1
Impurities between 151.2-148 ppm%NMT 0.1
Impurities between 121.7-100 ppm%NMT 0.2
Impurities < 66.0 ppm%NMT 2.0
Impurities between 113-114 ppm%NMT 0.0040
Sum of Impurities between 120-148 ppm%NMT 0.5
Purity (By 31P NMR)Area%NLT 98.0

STORAGE & PRECAUTION
Keep sealed at room temperature

PACKING
Globally compliant packaging

REACH Status
REACH registered

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