Conversion of Thebaine to Oripavine and Other Useful Intermediates for the Semisynthesis of Opiate-Derived Agents: Synthesis of Hydromorphone

Murphy, B.; Šnajdr, I.; Machara, A.; Endoma-Arias, M. Ann A.; Stamatatos, T. C.; D. Cox, P.; Hudlicky, T. Conversion of Thebaine to Oripavine and Other Useful Intermediates for the Semisynthesis of Opiate-Derived Agents: Synthesis of Hydromorphone. Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis 2014, 356 (11-12), 2679-2687 DOI: 10.1002/adsc.201400445.