Studies directed at a synthesis of the morphine alkaloids. A photochemical approach

AG Schultz, RD Lucci, JJ Napier…

Index: Journal of Organic Chemistry, , vol. 50, # 2 p. 217 - 231

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Abstract

... The first total synthesis of morphine (R = H) and co- deine (R = Me) was reported by Gates and Tschudi over 30 years ago.' This landmark in organic chemistry pro- vided chemical confirmation of the structure of morphine proposed by Robinson in 1925.2 ... 218 J. Org. Chem., Vol. ...