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The absolute configuration of C43 in the cytostatic macrolide phorboxa
zoles A was established as R by correlation with (R)-dimethyl methoxys
uccinate while 43 R was also suggested for phorboxazole B by CD compar
ison. This completes the entire stereochemical determination of the ph
orboxazoles. Copyright (C) 1996 Elsevier Science Ltd