Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5224720 Tetrahedron 2008 5 Pages PDF
Abstract

The first total synthesis of (8Z,13Z)-pentadeca-8,13-dien-11-yn-2-one is described. This dienynone was recently isolated from the n-hexane extract of Echinacea pallida roots and displayed a selective cytotoxic activity toward cancer cells, thus featuring as a potential anticancer lead. The product was obtained in 11 steps in 25% overall yield.

Graphical abstractDownload full-size imageThe first total synthesis of naturally occurring cytotoxyc dienynone (8Z,13Z)-pentadeca-8,13-dien-11-yn-2-one is described.

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