abstract |
Compounds having the formula: <IMAGE> wherein (a) when R1 is -COCH3 or -COCH2OH, R2 is -OH, R3 is -OCH3 and R4 is -H; (b) when R2 is -COCH3 or -COCH2OH; R1 is -OH, R3 is -H and R4 is -OCH3; and which are useful in treating certain mammalian tumors, are prepared from 9,10-anhydro-N-trifluoroacetyl daunorubicin, a known compound. |