All four isomers of the spermine alkaloid kukoamine were unambiguously
prepared through diacylation with O.O'-dibenzylcaffeyl chloride of su
itably protected (benzyl and/or trityl groups) spermine derivatives, a
ssembled on solid and/or in liquid phase using (beta-alanine and gamma
-aminobutyric acid, followed by simultaneous N- and O deprotection and
double bond reduction using catalytic hydrogenation. (C) 1998 Elsevie
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