ISSN:
0018-019X
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Organic Chemistry
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
The novel cannabinoids (6aR, 10aR)-N-ethyl-Δ8-tetrahydrocannabinol-18-amide (15) and (6aR, 10aR, 17 RS)-N-ethyl-17-methyl-Δ8- tetrahydrocannabinol-18-amide (16), designed as cannabinoid affinity ligands, were synthesized from the corresponding acids 11 and 12 via the N-hydroxysuccinimide esters. Amide 16 was tested in the rat and was generalized to Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol, being 5 times less potent than the training drug. An improved synthesis of (6aR, 10aR)-17,18-didehydro-Δ8-tetrahydrocannabinol (23) is reported. As model reaction for the preparation of a tritiated Δ8-tetrahydrocannabinol, compound 23 was selectively deuterated at C(17) and C(18) in benzene/Et3N using [(C6H5)3P]3RuCl2 as catalyst.
Additional Material:
3 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hlca.19830660822
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