Issue 7, 1973

Preparation of prostaglandin E2 from Plexaura homomalla

Abstract

An efficient method for enzymatic hydrolysis of esters of PGA2 contained in the sea whip, Plexaura homomalla(var.S) and subsequent conversion of the released PGA2 to PGE2via silylation, epoxidation, and reductive opening of the epoxide is described.

Article information

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J. Chem. Soc., Chem. Commun., 1973, 254-255

Preparation of prostaglandin E2 from Plexaura homomalla

W. P. Schneider, G. L. Bundy and F. H. Lincoln, J. Chem. Soc., Chem. Commun., 1973, 254 DOI: 10.1039/C39730000254

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