An improved synthesis of galanthamine

Jerzy Szewczyk, Anita H. Lewin, F. Ivy Carroll

Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry · 1988 · 38 citations · 3 references

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Abstract

Abstract Modifications in the total synthesis of the Amarylidaceae alkaloid of galanthamine from commercially available isovanillin and tyramine have resulted in a shortened reaction sequence, which is amenable to upscaling and in improved product yield.

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