(a) The 5`-nucleotide of inosine, inosinic acid (C10H13N4O8P), is added to foods as a flavor enhancer. What...

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(a) The 5`-nucleotide of inosine, inosinic acid (C10H13N4O8P), is added to foods as a flavor enhancer. What is the structure of inosinic acid? (The structure of inosine is given in Problem 27.38.)
(b) The compound 2`, 3`-dideoxyinosine (DDI) holds promise as a drug for the treatment of AIDS. What is the structure of DDI?
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0072905014

4th edition

Authors: Francis A. Carey

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