Abstract
Synthesis of a C-cyclouridine fixed by a 6,3''-methylene unit, 2'',3''-dideoxy-6,3''-methano-cyclouridine, was accomplished by utilizing a 3''-hydroxymethyluridine via an intramolecular radical addition as the key step. A furanosyl to pyranosyl ring-isomerization was observed in this reparation and the mechanism for this isomerization is presented. [These compounds have possible antiviral and antitumor activities.].