New approaches to the industrial synthesis of HIV protease inhibitors

Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry Pub Date: 2004-06-23 DOI: 10.1039/B404071F

Abstract

Efficient and industrially applicable synthetic processes for precursors of HIV protease inhibitors (Amprenavir, Fosamprenavir) are described. These involve a novel and economical method for the preparation of a key intermediate, (3S)-hydroxytetrahydrofuran, from L-malic acid. Three new approaches to the assembly of Amprenavir are also discussed. Of these, a synthetic route in which an (S)-tetrahydrofuranyloxy carbonyl is attached to L-phenylalanine appears to be the most promising manufacturing process, in that it offers satisfactory stereoselectivity in fewer steps.

Graphical abstract: New approaches to the industrial synthesis of HIV protease inhibitors
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