Synlett 2004(10): 1799-1801  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-829544
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Synthesis of N-Functionalized 3,4-o-Carboranylenepiperidines as Potential Boron Neutron Capture Therapy Agents

Chai-Ho Lee*a, Il Doo Yanga, Jong-Dae Leeb, Hiroyuki Nakamurac, Jaejung Ko*b, Sang Ook Kang*b
a Department of Chemistry and Institute of Basic Natural Science, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 570-749, South Korea
b Department of Chemistry, Korea University, 208 Seochang, Chungnam 339-700, South Korea
c Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Gakushuin University, Toshima, Tokyo 171-8588, Japan
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Received 14 May 2004
Publication Date:
15 July 2004 (online)

Abstract

A convenient method for o-carborane-substituted piperidines is described. Product compounds 5a, 5b, 5d, and 5e were found accumulate in B-16 melanoma cells with a significantly high level, although with low cytotoxicity.