Abstract
We have developed a practical synthetic route for the A and C rings of paclitaxel. The key reaction is a Ti-mediated radical cyclization of an epoxyalkene.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 7855-7857 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 44 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2001 Oct 29 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cyclisation
- Epoxides
- Stereocontrol
- Taxoids
- Titanium and compounds
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Drug Discovery
- Organic Chemistry