The synthesis of ochratoxins A and B. Metabolites of aspergillus ochraceus Wilh

P. S. Steyn, C. W. Holzapfel

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Abstract

Structure Ia was recently proposed for ochratoxin A, the main toxic metabolite of Aspergillus ochraceus Wilh. The structure of this compound is proved by an unambiguous synthesis. Modification of the synthetic sequence led to the related acid, ochratoxin B (II).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4449-4461
Number of pages13
JournalTetrahedron
Volume23
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1967
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Drug Discovery
  • Organic Chemistry

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