Synthesis of beta-elemene, intermediates thereto, analogues and uses thereof

摘要

The present invention provides convergent processes for preparing beta-elemene, and analogues thereof. Also provided are analogues related to beta-elemene and intermediates useful for preparing the same. The present invention further provides novel compositions based on analogues of beta-elemene and methods for the treatment of cancer, such as brain tumor, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, gastric intestional cancer, and stomach cancer.