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- noun chemistry The removal of a
protecting group when it is no longer needed.
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[47] Despite the multi-step functionalization methods involving protection/deprotection using Fe
PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles Jason P. Holland et al. 2010
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[47] Despite the multi-step functionalization methods involving protection/deprotection using Fe
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After deprotection, the two ligands are well-suited receptors for anchoring molecular functionalities, such as Fe
Journal of Physical Chemistry C Alessandro Motta 2010
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Gradually the text builds into discussions of the applicability of coupling reactions, stereomutation, methods of deprotection, solid-phase synthesis, side-chain protection and side reactions, and amplification on coupling methods.
AvaxHome RSS: 2009
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Reactions covered include reduction, formation and reaction of anionic species, deprotection, tellurium cyclizations, formation of alkenes, use of vinyllic tellurides, free radical chemistry, transmetallations, and removal of tellurium.
AvaxHome RSS: 2009
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When origami templates and DNA-functionalized nanotubes are mixed, strand displacement-mediated deprotection and binding aligns the nanotubes into cross-junctions.
Naturejobs - All Jobs Hareem T. Maune 2009
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The deprotection reactions were carried out at 75 °C (35 W of microwave power) for 3 min.
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Unnecessary derivatization (blocking group, protection / deprotection, temporary modification of physical / chemical processes) should be avoided whenever possible.
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Simultaneous resin cleavage and side chain deprotection were achieved by treatment with concentrated, sequencing-grade trifluoroacetic acid with triisopropylsilane, water, and ethanedithiol in a ratio of 95: 2: 2: 1 for a 3 - to 6-h time frame.
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Simultaneous resin cleavage and side chain deprotection were achieved by treatment with concentrated, sequencing-grade trifluoroacetic acid with triisopropylsilane, water, and ethanedithiol in a ratio of 95: 2: 2: 1 for a 3 - to 6-h time frame.
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