Abstract: This invention relates to taxoids of the formula (I): a method for preparing these taxoids, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. In formula (I), R is alkyl radical (1-6 carbon atoms), alkenyl (2-6 carbon atoms), alkynyl (2-6 carbon atoms), cycloalkyl (3-6 carbon atoms), cycloalkenyl (4-6 carbon atoms), phenyl, unsaturated heterocyclyl containing from 5 to 6 links, Z is a hydrogen atom or a radical of formula (II): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an optionally substituted benzoyl radical, thenoyl radical, furoyl radical, or a radical R.sub.2 --O--CO-- in which R.sub.2 is an alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, bicycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl or heterocyclyl, and R.sub.3 is an alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, naphthyl or aromatic heterocyclic radical. The taxoids of formula (I) in which Z is a radical of formula (II) have remarkable antitumoral and antileukemic properties.