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lipase-catalyzed regioselective esterification of rapamycin: synthesis of temsirolimus (CCI-779).

Authors :
Gu J
Ruppen ME
Cai P
Source :
Organic letters [Org Lett] 2005 Sep 01; Vol. 7 (18), pp. 3945-8.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

A lipase-catalyzed acylation of the immunosuppressant rapamycin with complete regioselectivity is described. The method was successfully applied to the synthesis of 42-hemiesters and temsirolimus (CCI-779), an investigational oncology drug.[reaction: see text]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1523-7060
Volume :
7
Issue :
18
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Organic letters
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16119938
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1021/ol0514395