We report an efficient, one-flask route for synthesis of AZTp
Sp
CX2pp
SA and AZTp
Sp
CX2pp
SAZT, where X = H and X = F. This route makes useof the differential susceptibility to oxidation of H-phosphonate mono- and diesters, to allow a series of sequential reactions without requirin
gisolation of intermediates. These compounds are hydrolysis-resistant versions of the AZTppppA that results from excision of AZT by AZT-resistant HIV reverse transcriptase (RT). This family of compounds may therefore be useful in further study of the AZT excision reaction, aswell as in dru
g desi
gn.