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A process for the synthesis of sphingosine
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Page 22, (2010/02/08)
This invention relates to a method for the production of a sphingoid base according to formula comprising the steps of(1) dissolving a starting compound according to formula III or a salt thereof in a substantially inert solvent,(2) protecting the NH2 group with a NH2 protecting group,(3) activating C4 HR3' for an elimination reaction with C5HR4,(4) causing an elimination reaction to take place to form a double bond between the C4 and C5 carbon atom,(5) removing the NH2 protecting group.