Total synthesis of 20(S) and 20(R)-camptothecin and compthothecin derivatives
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The invention relates to a method of producing20(S)-comptothecin, 20(R)-camptothecin and analogs thereof. Themethod involves the resolution of an mixture of enantiomers of anintermediate lactone.