Synfacts 2009(5): 0474-0474  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1088166
Synthesis of Natural Products and Potential Drugs
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Synthesis of Amphidinolides B1 and B2

Contributor(s): Philip Kocienski, Zofia Komsta
L. Lu, W. Zhang, R. G. Carter*
Oregon State University, Corvallis, USA
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Publication History

Publication Date:
22 April 2009 (online)

Significance

Amphidinolides B1 and B2 possess cytotoxic activity against certain cancer lines. This first total synthesis of amphidinolides B1 and B2 focuses on the aldol condensation of fragments F and G. For a correction to the article see: J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2008, 130, 11834.