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The presently described pathways for the total synthesis of PAF-acether are long and difficult. Modifications of the original methods are presently described, which simplify the process and improve their yield.
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Borrel, M.C., Broquet, C., Heymans, F. et al. Additional techniques for the total synthesis of PAF-acether. Agents and Actions 12, 709–710 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01965087
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