oligo deprotection

[Martin Leach]

In article <2so70d$6ad at lyra.csx.cam.ac.uk>, arosenth at crc.ac.uk (Dr. A. 
Rosenthal) wrote:

> Hi everybody,
> somebody just told me that he had heard, one could deprotect oligos by boiling
them
> for a short while!? rather than the 5hour or o/n 55'C waterbath. 
> Any comments greately appreciated.
> Thanks.

Alternatively, u could buy the FOD type phosphoramidites...these deprotect 
in an hour...(ABI and Cruachem sell them...not sure what other companies 
do..). Have used these...they work fine.

Martin

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