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Intermediates for the synthesis of 4-demethoxydaunorubicin

US4161480A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1978
Grant dateJul 17, 1979
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Expiry dateJun 5, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P35/00
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention encompasses novel intermediates having the following structural formulas: ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen, methoxy, or hydroxy; ##STR2## wherein X is hydrogen, methoxy, or hydroxy; and ##STR3## wherein X is hydrogen, methoxy, or hydroxy. Compounds of the present invention are useful in synthesizing 4-demethoxydaunorubicin, daunorubicin, adriamycin, and carminomycin which are potent antitumor agents.

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