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Synthesis 1986; 1986(11): 942-944
DOI: 10.1055/s-1986-31831
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Synthesis of Daunomycinone via Intramolecular Nucleophilic Addition to 9,10-Anthraquinones

Karsten Krohn* , Wolfgang Baltus
  • *Institut für Organische Chemie der Technischen Universität Braunschweig, Hagenring 30, D-3300 Braunschweig, West Germany
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20 August 2002 (online)

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The key intermediate in the synthesis of daunomycinone, compound 6, is obtained regioselectively in two steps from 1c via alkylation of dimethyl acetonedicarboxylate followed by acidic ester hydrolysis and decarboxylation.

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