Rearrangements in heterocyclic synthesis: a novel translocation of an (N-amino-N-methylamino)methylene group from a heterocyclic N-amino-N-methylformamidine side chain to the vinylogous nitrile function

On the relocation of the amino functiona

On the relocation of the amino functionality to the ethyl side chain in aminoglutethimide: Synthesis and aromatase-inhibitory activity of 3-(2′-N,N-diethyl-amino)ethyl-3-phenylpiperidine-2,6-dione

✍ George A. Moniz; Gerald B. Hammond 📂 Article 📅 1997 🏛 Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry 🌐 English ⚖ 311 KB

## Abstract Aminoglutethimide [3‐(4‐aminophenyl)‐3‐ethylpiperidine‐2,6‐dione] has been used clinically in the treatment of metastatic breast carcinoma. Inhibition of tumor growth is due to interference with estrogen biosynthesis. However, its action is not specific and its metabolism gives rise to