10-Deacetylbaccatin

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10-Deacetylbaccatin
IUPAC name (2aR,4S,4aS,6R,9S,11S,12S,12aR,12bS)- 12b-(Acetyloxy)-12-(benzoyloxy)- 1,2a,3,4,4a,6,9,10,11,12,12a,12b- dodecahydro-4,6,9,11-tetrahydroxy- 4a,8,13,13-tetramethyl-7,11-methano- 5H-cyclodeca(3,4)benz(1,2-b) oxet-5-one
Other names 10-Deacetylbaccatin III
10-Deacetylbaccatine III
Identifiers
CAS number [32981-86-5]
PubChem 154272
SMILES CC1=C2C(C(=O)C3 (C(CC4C(C3C(C(C2(C)C)(CC1O)O) OC(=O)C5=CC=CC=C5)(CO4) OC(=O)C)O)C)O
Properties
Molecular formula C29H36O10
Molar mass 544.59
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

10-Deacetylbaccatins are a series of closely related natural organic compounds isolated from the Pacific yew tree (Taxus brevifolia) and related species. 10-Deacetylbaccatin III is used as a chemical intermediate in the preparation of the anti-cancer drug paclitaxel (Taxol).

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