
4,4′-Dimethoxytrityl chloride (DMT-Cl) is a widely used hydroxyl protecting reagent in organic synthesis and nucleic acid chemistry. It is a white to pale yellow crystalline powder that selectively protects the 5′-hydroxyl group of nucleosides, and its characteristic deep-orange DMT cation released upon deprotection allows convenient colorimetric monitoring of oligonucleotide synthesis efficiency. in water. In acidic solutions, it is colorless, while in basic solutions, it turns pink to purple.