The synthesis of phosphatidyl serine containing saturated fatty acids was thoroughly studied and optimized in order to establish a protocol amenable to large-scale synthesis. The key step was a one-pot multicomponent reaction involving an O-benzyl phosphorodiamidite, protected serine and diacylglycerol, followed by in situ oxidation of the resulting phosphite. In order to replace expensive and poorly stable tetrazole, a screening of substitutes was carried out and imidazolium chloride was selected as the best suited one.
The synthesis of phosphatidyl serine containing saturated fatty acids was thoroughly studied and optimized in order to establish a protocol amenable to large-scale synthesis. The key step was a one-pot multicomponent reaction involving an O-benzyl phosphorodiamidite, protected serine and diacylglycerol, followed by in situ oxidation of the resulting phosphite. In order to replace expensive and poorly stable tetrazole, a screening of substitutes was carried out and imidazolium chloride was selected as the best suited one.