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Dinitroaliphatics as linkers: application in the synthesis of novel artemisinin carba-dimer

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The versatility of nitroaliphatics is demonstrated by using it in the syntheses of artemisinin derived dimers. A few novel artemisinin derived dimer and monomer have been synthesized using nitroalkane as linker.

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    Abhishek Goswami, Partha Pratim Saikia, Bishwajit Saikia & Nabin C. Barua

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Goswami, A., Saikia, P.P., Saikia, B. et al. Dinitroaliphatics as linkers: application in the synthesis of novel artemisinin carba-dimer. Mol Divers 15, 707–712 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11030-010-9296-8

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