Total synthesis of fentanyl

Arch Pharm Res. 1998 Feb;21(1):70-2. doi: 10.1007/BF03216756.

Abstract

Fentanyl of a potent anilidopiperidine analgesic has been synthesized from a simple phenylethylamine by four step sequence. The key part of this synthesis involves an efficient construction of phenylethylpiperidone skeleton via aminomethano desilyltion-cyclization followed by Swern oxidation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Analgesics, Opioid / chemical synthesis*
  • Cyclization
  • Fentanyl / chemical synthesis*
  • Indicators and Reagents
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Piperidines / chemistry

Substances

  • Analgesics, Opioid
  • Indicators and Reagents
  • Piperidines
  • Fentanyl