A simple and convenient synthesis of 2-methoxyestradiol from estrone

A. P. Prakasham, Karuna Shanker, Arvind S. Negi

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Abstract

A simple and straightforward synthesis of 2-methoxyestradiol have been achieved in nine synthetic steps with 21% of overall yield. Being a convenient process, it can be upscaled to industrial process.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)467-470
Number of pages4
JournalSteroids
Volume77
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2012
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
The authors are thankful to Director CSIR-CIMAP for constant help and support. This work was financially supported by CSIR . CSIR Research Internship to AP Prakasham is duly acknowledged.

Funding

The authors are thankful to Director CSIR-CIMAP for constant help and support. This work was financially supported by CSIR . CSIR Research Internship to AP Prakasham is duly acknowledged.

Keywords

  • 2-Methoxyestradiol
  • Breast cancer
  • Total synthesis

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