Abstract: A process is provided for the semi-synthesis of taxane derivatives useful in the preparation of docetaxel, in particular, the semi-synthesis of protected taxane derivatives in a one pot reaction of protecting the C-2?, C-7 and C-10 and introducing a t-Boc group at the nitrogen of the amide group at the C-3? position in paclitaxel and subsequently conversion to docetaxel, and derivatives used therein.

Abstract: A process is provided for the semi-synthesis of taxane intermediates useful in the preparation of paclitaxel and docetaxel, in particular, the semi-synthesis of protected taxane intermediate in a one pot reaction of protecting the C-7, 10 and attaching a side chain at C-13 position and subsequently deprotecting the group to form paclitaxel or docetaxel, and intermediates used therein.

Abstract: A process is provided for the semi-synthesis of taxane intermediates useful in the preparation of paclitaxel and docetaxel, in particular, the semi-synthesis of protected taxane intermediates.

Abstract: New processes are disclosed for the preparation of camptothecin derivatives, such as, irinotecan and topotecan, as well as new intermediates and compounds related thereof.

Abstract: A process is provided for the preparation of camptothecin derivatives, such as irinotecan, in a one-pot operation.

Abstract: A process is provided for the semi-synthesis and isolation of taxane intermediates useful in the preparation of paclitaxel and docetaxel, in particular, the semi-synthesis and isolation of 10-deacetylbaccatin III, and protected derivatives thereof, from a mixture of taxanes.

Abstract: A process is provided for the semi-synthesis of taxane intermediates useful in the preparation of paclitaxel and docetaxel, in particular, the semi-synthesis of 10-deacetylbaccatin III and baccatin III, and derivatives thereof, from a mixture of taxanes.

Abstract: A process is provided for the semi-synthesis of taxane intermediates and aziridine analogues of cephalomannne and baccatin III intermediates, and the conversion of such intermediates and analogues to paclitaxel and docetaxel.

Abstract: A method is provided for the semi-synthesis of taxane intermediates useful in the preparation of paclitaxel and docetaxel from 9-dihydro-13-acetylbaccatin III. The preparation of a suitably protected baccatin III backbone from 9-dihydro-13-acetylbaccatin III, and the insertion of the phenylisoserine side chain onto the protected baccatin III from 9-dihydro-13-acetylbaccatin III to form the taxane derivatives, paclitaxel and docetaxel is disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are taxanes having utility as intermediates in the preparation of paclitaxel, taxotere and analogs thereof, and methods related to the preparation of the same.

Abstract: A synthetic method for the preparation of the anti-tumor drug Etoposide. In one embodiment, the method includes the direct condensation of 4′-demethyl-epipodophylloxin with 2,3-di-O-dichloroacetyl-(4,6-O-ethylidene)-&bgr;-D-glucopyranose in the presence of trimethylsilyl trifluoromethane sulfonate (TMSOTf) to yield 4′-demethylepipodophyllotoxin-4-(2,3-di-O-dichloroacetyl-4,6-O-ethylidene)-&bgr;-D-glucopyranoside, followed by conversion of the same to etoposide. Other methods include use of different Lewis acids as catalyst, as well as different substituted glucopyranosides. This method provides enhanced yields over existing synthetic techniques, reduced reaction times and permits more favorable isolation reaction procedures.