Absolute configuration of ABL was confirmed by X-ray diffraction analysis.
A series of novel 6-OH modified and C13 arylation analogues was synthesized.
6-OH esterified compounds showed potent cytotoxic activities.
Compound 14 displayed remarkable cytotoxic activity, comparable to etoposide.
14 triggered apoptosis and cell cycle arrest at G2/M phase in HCT116 cells.