NEW MATERIAL:An anthracyclin derivative shown by the formula I (R1 is H, OH, or lower alkanoyloxy).
EXAMPLE: 4-Demethoxy-11-deoxydaunomycin.
USE: An intermediate for synthesizing an antharacyclin antibiotic shown by the formula II such as 4-demethoxy-11-deoxydaunomycin (R1=H) having improved antitumor activity.
PROCESS: 5-Methoxytetralone shown by the formula III is reacted with a Grignard reagent shown by the formula (CH≡C)MgX3(X3 is halogen, especially Br) to give a compound shown by the formula IV, which is hydrolyzed to give a compound shown by the formula V. This compound is reacted with phthalic anhydride shown by the formula VI, to give a compound shown by the formula VII. This compound is selectively halogenated with N-bromosuccinic acid imide only at the 14-position, etc., it is acylated with a salt of an organic carboxylic acid, halogenated at the 7-position, and finally hydrolyzed, to give a compound shown by the formula I .
TAKEUCHI TOMIO
OSANAWA HIROSHI
TATSUTA KUNIAKI
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