An Enantiospecific Approach to 8,9-seco-C-Aromatic Taxanes

Abstract

An enantiospecific approach to functionalised C-aromatic-8,9-seco-taxanes starting from the readily available monoterpene (R)-carvone is described.

Key words

C-aromatic-8,9-seco-taxanes - Paclitaxel - antitumor activity - carvone

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INSA Visiting Scientist. Present address: Department of Chemistry, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi 517502, India.