| abstract |
The present invention relates to derivatives of 3-deoxy desmycosin of formula (I), wherein, starting from triply protected desmycosin, there are performed an oxidation at C-3 in the first step and then, optionally, a hydrogenation of double bonds and an epoxidation followed by a reductive opening of the oxirane ring. The present invention also relates to derivatives of 3-deoxy-desmycosin of formula II, wherein in the first step triacetyl desmycosin is hydrogenated and then, via an intermediate mesylate, it is converted to a 2,3-didehydro derivative; or 2,3-didehydro-desmycosin is subjected to epoxidation reactions followed by a reductive opening of the oxirane ring. |