Abstract
A new synthesis of the anticancer drug gefitinib is described starting from methyl 3-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoate. The sequence involves alkylation of the starting material, followed by nitration, reduction, cyclisation, chlorination and amination reactions. This new method has six steps, uses a much cheaper starting material and has higher yields than other methods. It is suitable for industrial production.
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