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 positions 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 and isolation of taxane intermediates useful in the preparation of paclitaxel and docetaxel, in particular, the semi-synthesis and isolation of 10-deacetylbaccatin III, the semi-synthesis of a mixture of 10-deacetylbaccatin III and baccatin III, and protected derivatives thereof, from a mixture of taxanes.

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, the semi-synthesis of a mixture of 10-deacetylbaccatin III and baccatin III, and protected derivatives thereof, from a mixture of taxanes.

Abstract: A method of isolating paclitaxel from pactitaxel-containing material that includes the steps of obtaining an acetone mixture of the paclitaxel-containing material, then mixing the acetone mixture with an aqueous solvent to form an aqueous supernatant and a precipitate, wherein the precipitate contains at least 3-times higher paclitaxel content than the paclitaxel extract. The acetone/water precipitation step provides a high yield of highly pure paclitaxel that is suitable for industrial scale isolation using conventional normal-phase silica chromatography steps, and the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions containing paclitaxel.