Synthesis of phosphoester compounds using lactic acid for encapsulation of paclitaxel

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Background/Aim: In the use of paclitaxel, side-effects caused by itself or solubilizing agents have become a major obstacle. In this study we aimed to synthesize biocompatible and degradable compounds for micelles to be used as carriers for paclitaxel. Materials and Methods: Methoxypolyethylene glycol-lactate was obtained from methyl lactate and methoxypolyethylene glycol having a molecular weight of 350. Monoalkoxy phosphoryl chlorides were obtained from phosphoryl chloride and four kinds of linear alcohols. Then, four kinds of alkyl di(methoxypolyethylene glycol-lactate) phosphates were obtained from them. Results: The results of 1H NMR spectroscopy showed that alkyl di(methoxypolyethylene glycol-lactate) phosphates were successfully synthesized. When 1-dodecanol, 1-hexadecanol, 1-octadecanol, and 1-eicosanol were used as side chains, the yields were 73.5±4.2, 69.1±3.6, 72.2±2.8, and 71.8±3.7%, respectively. The spectrum of 31P NMR suggested the existence of optical isomers. Conclusion: Four kinds of phosphoester compounds for micelle preparations were synthesized using lactic acid.

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Takeuchi, I., Mikuni, R., & Makino, K. (2018). Synthesis of phosphoester compounds using lactic acid for encapsulation of paclitaxel. Anticancer Research, 38(6), 3401–3406. https://doi.org/10.21873/anticanres.12607

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