First Synthesis of 10α-(Trifluoromethyl)deoxoartemisinin

Abstract
A novel, nonacetal (trifluoromethyl)deoxoartemisinin was prepared with good stereoselectivity. This compound was obtained by debromination of the 10α-CF3-10-bromodeoxoartemisinin in the presence of tributyltin hydride at reflux in toluene without alteration of the endoperoxide bridge. It presented a reasonable antimalarial activity.