@article{55ebf74595a14535af8d339693e51778,
title = "Microwave assisted Westphal condensation and its application to synthesis of sempervirine and related compounds",
abstract = "A concise synthesis of a potent lead in anticancer therapeutics, sempervirine, was achieved by one pot Westphal condensation, ester hydrolysis, and decarboxylation under microwave irradiation. The method was extended to the synthesis of several similar heterocycles.",
keywords = "Antiproliferative agent, DNA intercalator, Microwave assisted, Sempervirine, Westphal condensation",
author = "{Chinta Rao}, {T. S.} and Sanjay Saha and Raolji, {Gajendra B.} and Balaram Patro and Prabhaker Risbood and Difilippantonio, {Michael J.} and Tomaszewski, {Joseph E.} and Malhotra, {Sanjay V.}",
note = "Funding Information: This project has been funded in whole or in part with Federal Funds from the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health , under Contract No. HHSN261200800001E . The content of this publication does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. T.S.C.R., S.S., B.P,. and G.B.R. sincerely thank GVK Biosciences Private Limited for financial support and encouragement. Support from analytical department is also acknowledged. ",
year = "2013",
month = feb,
day = "6",
doi = "10.1016/j.tetlet.2012.11.059",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "54",
pages = "487--490",
journal = "Tetrahedron Letters",
issn = "0040-4039",
publisher = "Elsevier Limited",
number = "6",
}