Patents Examined by Raymond K. Lovington
  • Anthracycline synthesis
    Patent number: 4215062
    Abstract: A process for synthesizing doxorubicin and related compounds from aloe-emodin is disclosed. Intermediates useful in the preparation of doxorubicin and related compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1978
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1980
    Assignee: University of Kansas Endowment Association
    Inventor: Lester A. Mitscher