Synthesis 2009(17): 2992-3002  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1216941
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Synthesis of Bioactive Natural Products by Asymmetric syn- and anti-Aldol Reactions

Arun K. Ghosh*, Zachary L. Dawson
Departments of Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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Publication History

Received 23 June 2009
Publication Date:
14 August 2009 (online)

Abstract

The use of several variants of the asymmetric aldol reaction as key steps in the syntheses of bioactive target molecules is described.

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Darunavir received FDA approval on June 23, 2006: see http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2006NEW01395.html