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Synthesis of anthracyclinone precursor: 5,12-dihydroxy-1,3,4- trihydronaphthacene-2,6,11-quinone
Tririya, Gasirat,Zanger, Murray
, p. 3047 - 3059 (2007/10/03)
Two practical and efficient approaches for preparing large quantities of 5,12-dihydroxy-1,3,4-trihydronaphthacene-2,6,11-quinone 9 are described. Both synthetic approaches involve a simple route with a fewer number of steps and utilize readily available and inexpensive starting materials. Large-scale production of this precursor may prove to be useful for further research involving the synthesis of antineoplastic anthracyclines and development of their analogs with increased activity and decreased toxicity.