An efficient, convergent synthesis of an LTD(4) antagonist, RG12525 (1
) has been achieved through the alkylation of the (2-quinolinylmethoxy
)phenol (2) with either a triphenylmethyl protected tetrazole synthon
(4a) or with a tetrahydropyranyl derivative (4b). Preparation of synth
ons 4a and 4b, as well as novel preparation of 2 is described. (C) 199
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