Synthesis and sequencing of informational poly(amino phosphodiester)s

Sequence-defined poly(amino phosphodiester)s containing main-chain tertiary amines were synthesized by automated solid-phase phosphoramidite chemistry. These polymers were prepared using four monomers with different substituents. The formed polymers were characterized by HPLC and mass spectrometry. These methods evidenced preparation of molecularly-defined polymers. Furthermore, the presence of tertiary amines in the polymer backbones facilitates sequencing by tandem mass spectrometry.

Automated summary

Sequence-defined poly(amino phosphodiester)s with main-chain tertiary amines were synthesized using automated solid-phase phosphoramidite chemistry. The polymers were characterized by HPLC and mass spectrometry, demonstrating the preparation of molecularly-defined polymers. The presence of tertiary amines in the polymer backbones facilitates sequencing by tandem mass spectrometry.