Lipase-catalyzed transesterification of methyl 2-substituted 3-hydroxy-4-pentenoates and its synthetic application to the taxol side chain

Tadakatsu Mandai, Tetsuta Oshitari, Masafumi Susowake

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Abstract

Syn-and anti-methyl 2-substituted 3-hydroxy-4-pentenoates were efficiently resolved in lipase-catalyzed transesterification. This protocol was successfully applied to the synthesis of the taxol side chain.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1665-1668
Number of pages4
JournalSynlett
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - 2002
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • 1,2-amino alcohols
  • Lipase-catalyzed kinetic resolution
  • Syn- and anti-methyl 2-substituted 3-hydroxy-4-pentenoates
  • The taxol side chain

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