Other Notes
Activator solution, containing 5-(Benzylthio)-1H-Tetrazole (BTT or BMT) in acetonitrile, are mixed with solutions of phosphoramidites during the extension step. The activator reacts with the amidite group to form a highly reactive intermediate. The intermediate then forms an internucleotide bond with the detritylated 5'hydroxyl group of the growing oligonucleotide chain.
Preparation Note
Acetonitrile / 5-(Benzylthio)-1H-Tetrazole 100 / 6 (v/w)
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