Preparation and antitumor activities of some derivatives of 5-methoxysterigmatocystin

Abstract
A series of derivatives of 5-methoxysterigmatocystin (3a,12c-dihydro-8-hydroxy-6,11-dimethoxy-7H-furo[3'',2'':4,5]furo[2,3-c]xanthen-7-one) was prepared and evaluated for anti-tumor activity in mouse P-388 leukemia. The potency of the parent compound was associated with the intact bisfurano ring system and the double bond in the terminal furan ring. New substituents can be introduced in the xanthone portion of the molecule and the anti-tumor activity is, in some cases, preserved.

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