muricatacin has been researched along with tetrahydrofuran* in 1 studies
1 other study(ies) available for muricatacin and tetrahydrofuran
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Synthesis of (--)-Muricatacin via alpha- and alpha'-C-H bond functionalization of tetrahydrofuran.
(--)-Muricatacin, a potent cytotoxic (4R,5R)-5-hydroxyheptadecan-4-olide, has been synthesized through alpha-C--H hydroxyalkylation and alpha'-C--H oxidation of tetrahydrofuran. This study presents a novel method for C--H bond functionalization as a means for preparing gamma-(hydroxyalkyl)-gamma-butyrolactones. Topics: Alkylation; Antineoplastic Agents; Furans | 2003 |