Processing for producing 2'-deoxy-2′-fluorouridine

Abstract

1-β-D-Arabinofuranosyluracil in 3',5′-hydroxyl-protected form is reacted with a trifluoromethanesulfonylating agent in the presence of an organic base to convert it into a 2′-triflate form, and then it is reacted with a fluorinating agent containing 'a salt or complex formed by an organic base and hydrofluoric acid' to produce 2′-deoxy-2′-fluorouridine in 3′,5′-hydroxyl-protected form. A deprotecting agent is further caused to act thereon to obtain 2′-deoxy-2′-fluorouridine. The 2′-deoxy-2′-fluorouridine obtained can efficiently be purified by temporarily converting it into a 3′,5′-diacetyl form, recrystallizing the 3′,5′-diacetyl form, and then deacetylating it. Thus, high-purity 2′-deoxy-2′-fluorouridine can be produced.