Synthetic Studies towards Vinblastine and its Analogues, VI The Markownikov Addition of Acetic Acid to Catharanthine by a Modification of the Prevost Reaction

Abstract
The reaction of catharanthine under modified prevost reaction conditions has afforded 20-acetoxydihydrocatharanthine, an important intermediate for the synthesis of antileukaemic alkaloids, vinblastine and vincristine.

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