Synthesis and biological evaluation of new nucleosides derived from trifluoromethoxy-4-quinolones

Abstract The synthesis of new nucleoside derivatives from 6- and 7-trifluoromethoxy-4-quinolones is described. The present synthesis is a combination of the Gould–Jacobs reaction for the preparation of 4-quinolones and a modified Vorbruggen reaction for the construction of nucleoside derivatives. The target compounds were tested against murine gammaherpesvirus MHV-68 type.