A synthesis of demethyl mycosporulone and its C-6 epimer

Demethyl mycosporulone was synthesized from the methyl ester of dihydro anisic acid in six steps. The key steps included an aldol/oxidation sequence and the formation of the exomethylene group by dehydration using Burgess salt.

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Published inSynlett no. 1; pp. 95 - 96
Main Authors Kraus, GA, Cui, WG
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published STUTTGART Thieme Medical Publishers 01.01.2003
Subjects
Chemistry
Chemistry, Organic
Physical Sciences
Science & Technology
METABOLITES
spiro enol lactone
mycosporulone
ANALOGS
anticancer agent
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Summary:Demethyl mycosporulone was synthesized from the methyl ester of dihydro anisic acid in six steps. The key steps included an aldol/oxidation sequence and the formation of the exomethylene group by dehydration using Burgess salt.
ISSN:0936-5214