Process for the preparation of beta-phenyl isoserine and analogs thereof, preparation of a starting material used in the process, and starting material

摘要

PCT No. PCT/FR93/00224 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 26, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 26, 1994 PCT Filed Mar. 8, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO93/17997 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 16, 1993This invention relates to a method for preparing beta -phenylisoserine and analogues thereof having general formula (I) IMAGE (I) from an aromatic aldehyde and an alpha -methylarylamine-S, and through a lactam of general formula (II) as described herein. The acids of general formula (I) (R=H) may be used to prepare taxane derivatives having remarkable antitumoral and antileukaemic activity.