The Nucleoside Uridine Isolated in the Gas Phase

Herein we present the first experimental observation of the isolated nucleoside uridine, placed in the gas phase by laser ablation and characterized by Fourier transform (FT) microwave techniques. Free from the bulk effects of their native environments, anti/C2′‐endo‐g+ conformation has been revealed as the most stable form of uridine. Intramolecular hydrogen bonds involving uracil and ribose moieties have been found to play an important role in the stabilization of the nucleoside. Intramolecular hydrogen bonds: The simplest nucleoside uridine has been placed in the gas phase by laser ablation and structurally characterized by Fourier transform microwave spectroscopy. Intramolecular hydrogen bonds involving uracil and ribose moieties (see picture) have been found to play an important role in the stabilization of the nucleoside.