Neutralization and Containment of Redox Species Produced by Circumferential Electrodes

A method of electrochemical deblocking an oligomer comprising the steps of:

• covering an array of electrodes with a deblocking solution including:
• lutidine, benzoquinone, hydroquinone and tetraethylammonium p-toluenesulfonate;
• and
• one or more solvents selected from the group consisting of an alcohol, acetonitrile and dichloromethane;
• and
• applying one or both a voltage and a current to at least one electrode of the array of electrodes.

A kit for electrochemical deblocking comprising:

• an array of electrodes adapted to connect with one or both a voltage and a current source to apply one or both a voltage and a current to at least one electrode of the array of electrodes;
• a deblocking solution including:
• lutidine, benzoquinone, hydroquinone and tetraethylammonium p-toluenesulfonate;
• and
• one or more solvents selected from the group consisting of an alcohol, acetonitrile and dichloromethane;
• and
• instructions for one or both preparing the deblocking solution and applying one or both a voltage and a current to at least one electrode of the array of electrodes.