Almost out of the air: an environmental friendly synthesis of betulin oxo-derivatives

(Tomsk Polytechnic University) TPU researchers develop completely new catalytic methods for synthesizing oxo-derivatives of betulin, which is an organic substance contained in the birch bark. In the age of green chemistry the cosmetic and food industries, especially the pharmaceutical industry are interested in the environment-friendly synthesis of these derivatives which function, for example, as building materials for many medicines.