The Synthesis of Naturally Occurring Vitamin K and Vitamin K Analogues

Authors: Daines A.M.; Payne R.J.; Humphries M.E.; Abell A.D.

Source: Current Organic Chemistry, Volume 7, Number 16, November 2003 , pp. 1625-1634(10)

Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers

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Abstract:

The synthesis of vitamin K and its analogues has been an important goal since the biochemical roles of the K vitamins were elucidated. This review presents a detailed account of syntheses of natural K vitamins and analogues that contain side chain functionality.

Keywords: vitamin k; vitamin k analogues; syntheses of natural k vitamins

Document Type: Review article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1385272033486279

Affiliations: 1: Department of Chemistry , University of Canterbury , Private Bag 4800, Christchurch , New Zealand.

Publication date: 2003-11-01