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Preparation of Taxol and docetaxel through primary amines

US5808113A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 1997
Grant dateSep 15, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D305/14
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for converting Taxol A, B and C to Taxol primary amine which can then be easily and efficiently converted to Taxol A or docetaxel, thereby significantly increasing the yield of these products from biomass. The method includes the removal of the amide from the side-chain with Schwartz's reagent to form an imine, followed by the hydrolysis of the imine to the primary amine. The primary amine can then be converted to Taxol A or docetaxel. New Taxol imine compounds and primary amine salts have been formed by this process.

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