Abstract
An effective synthesis is described for the preparation of all four mono trans isomers of arachidonic acid via deoxidation of epoxide precursors with lithium diphenylphosphide and quaternization with methyl iodide.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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8,11,14-Eicosatrienoic Acid / analogs & derivatives*
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8,11,14-Eicosatrienoic Acid / chemistry
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Arachidonic Acid / chemical synthesis*
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Arachidonic Acid / chemistry
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Biochemistry / methods*
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Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid / methods
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Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
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Stereoisomerism
Substances
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Arachidonic Acid
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11,12-epoxy-5,8,14-eicosatrienoic acid
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5,6-epoxy-8,11,14-eicosatrienoic acid
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8,9-epoxyeicosatrienoic acid
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14,15-epoxy-5,8,11-eicosatrienoic acid
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8,11,14-Eicosatrienoic Acid