The present application relates to the field of
drug synthesis, in particular to a novel intermediate, a method for preparing the same and application thereof. The
structural formula of the novel intermediate provided by the present application is as expressed by formula I:where R is a secondary amine protection group. Based on the possible biogenic pathway of
morphine derivatives, the present application realizes the efficient synthesis of
morphine derivatives through the strategy of
biomimetic synthesis, taking the asymmetric
transfer hydrogenation reaction and the intramolecular oxidative dearomatization
Heck reaction in the process of preparing the intermediate as the key reactions of
total synthesis. Using the novel intermediate provided by the present application to synthesize
morphine derivatives has the characteristics of significantly reducing the synthesis steps, improving the yield, reducing the
discharge of three wastes and reducing the production cost.