Abstract
The two phenols, 6-O-desmethyl griseofulvin and 4-O-desmethyl griseofulvin are metabolites of the antifungal drug griseofulvin. Herein, we present an improved synthesis of the 6-phenol derivative, and an unequivocal proof of both structures by single-crystal X-ray analysis.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 45 |
Pages (from-to) | 5881-5882 |
ISSN | 0040-4039 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Keywords
- Griseofulvin
- Metabolites
- Synthesis
- X-ray structures