Abstract
We have developed a practical synthetic route to the CD ring of paclitaxel. Unsaturated ester 8 was stereo- and regioselectively isomerized to 9. Stereoselective introduction of hydroxy groups and oxetane formation provided potential intermediate 4, which was coupled to an A ring moiety.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 7859-7862 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 44 |
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Publication status | Published - 2001 Oct 29 |