Synthesis of the AC Ring of Paclitaxel: Formation of the C Ring by [3+2] Cycloaddition with a Preformed A Ring

Kazuoki Nakai; Takayuki Doi; Takashi Takahashi

doi:10.1055/s-2005-863739

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Synthesis of the AC Ring of Paclitaxel: Formation of the C Ring by [3+2] Cycloaddition with a Preformed A Ring

Kazuoki Nakai, Takayuki Doi, Takashi Takahashi*
Department of Applied Chemistry, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1 Ookayama, Meguro, Tokyo 152-8552, Japan
Fax: +81(3)57342884; e-Mail: ttak@apc.titech.ac.jp;

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The stereoselective formation of the C ring was accomplished by nitrile oxide [3+2] cycloaddition of an intermediate with the A ring already constructed. We found that stereoelectronic effect to a 1,1-substituted alkene moiety is important in the reaction.

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paclitaxel - nitrile oxide - cycloadditions

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