A new synthesis of acitretin via a C-15 + C-5 route is reported. The unit is the key step. involving a C-15 procedure that provides the required (all-E)-C-15-aldehyde with high stereoselectivity.
A new synthesis of acitretin via a C-15 + C-5 route is reported. The unit is the key step. involving a C-15 procedure that provides the required (all-E)-C-15-aldehyde with high stereoselectivity.