Phorbol

Abstract
The preparation of phorbol C20H28O6 from croton oil and of some functional derivatives is described. The six oxygen functions of phorbol are identified as five hydroxyl groups and one carbonyl group. Two C=C double bonds are part of primary allylalcoholic and α,β-unsaturated carbonyl groupings. The carbon skeleton contains four rings and the parent hydrocarbon is most probably of diterpene nature.

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