Synlett 1996; 1996(6): 513-514
DOI: 10.1055/s-1996-5485
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Short synthesis of undecylprodigiosine. A new route to 2,2’-bipyrrolyl-pyrromethene systems

Roberto D’Alessio* , Arsenia Rossi
  • *Department of Chemistry - Oncology/Immunology - Pharmacia & Upjohn - Via Bisceglie, 96 - 20162 Milan, Italy
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Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)

A new convenient synthesis of the immunosuppressive agent undecylprodigiosine 2 is described. The key step of the synthesis is a heteroaromatic cross-coupling between two pyrrole rings in accordance with the Suzuki methodology.