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Abstract
Use of benzoyl cyanide (BzCN) for benzoylation of nucleosides has been studied, both in pyridine and in ionic liquid. BzCN in 1-methoxyethyl-3-methylimidazolium methanesulfonate as ionic liquid has been found to be a “green” alternative compared to the pyridine-BzCN system. An efficient and selective benzoylation of nucleosides of both, the 2′-deoxy- and the ribo-series at ambient temperature was accomplished.