Studies on the synthesis of 1′-CN-triazolyl-C-ribosides

Abstract

The search for broad-spectrum antiviral compounds is a continuous mandatory effort. The recent approval of the first C-nucleoside carrying a nitrile as a substituent at the C1′ position of the ribose ring has raised interest in this underexplored substitution pattern. We have previously reported the development of different 1,2,3-triazolyl-C-ribonucleosides with anticancer and antiviral activities. Herein we report our results on the incorporation of a C1′–CN group in 1,2,3-triazolyl-C-ribonucleosides.