Merck
CN
  • A simplified and efficient synthesis of 5,10-dideaza-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrofolic acid (DDATHF).

A simplified and efficient synthesis of 5,10-dideaza-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrofolic acid (DDATHF).

Investigational new drugs (1996-01-01)
E C Taylor, R Chaudhari, K Lee
ABSTRACT

A new and extremely efficient synthesis of DDATHF from 4-vinylbenzoic acid and bromomalondialdehyde as precursors has been developed which proceeds in 48% overall yield.

MATERIALS
Product Number
Brand
Product Description

Sigma-Aldrich
Bromomalonaldehyde, 97%
Sigma-Aldrich
3-Ethoxymethacrolein, 96%