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20-O-Acylmaytansinoids

US4294757A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 1980
Grant dateOct 13, 1981
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P17/188
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Novel 20-demethoxy-20-acyloxymaytansinoids representable by the formula: ##STR1## [wherein X is chlorine or hydrogen; R.sub.1 is hydrogen or acyl group; R.sub.2 is acyl group] are produced from 20-demethoxy-20-hydroxymaytansinoids by means of acylation. The compounds are useful as antifungal, antiprotozoal or antitumor agent.

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