CONVERSION OF 9-DIHYDRO-13-ACETYLBACCATIN III TO BACCATIN III AND 10-DEACETYLBACCATIN III

摘要

Novel methods and synthetic intermediates to prepare baccatin III and 10-deacetylbaccatin from readily available 9-dihydro-13-acetylbaccatin III are described. Selective protection and deprotection of the C-7 hydroxyl functionality provides an entry into facile synthesis of novel taxol intermediates, as well as, providing new methods for the preparation of paclitaxel and docetaxel in large scale. Selective oxidation of the C-9 hydroxyl without the need for protection of the C-7 hydroxyl is described.