Synfacts 2006(1): 0012-0012  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-921663
Synthesis of Natural Products and Potential Drugs
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Synthesis of Pyragonicin

Contributor(s): Philip Kocienski, John Cooksey
D. Strand, T. Rein*
KTH Chemistry, Stockholm and Astrazeneca R&D, Södertälje, Sweden
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Publication History

Publication Date:
16 December 2005 (online)

Significance

Pyragonicin is a member of the large family of the structurally diverse and biologically interesting annonaceous acetogonin class of natural products. These natural products exhibit potent anti-microbial, pesticidal and cytotoxic properties.