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A metal alkoxide having the following formula: ##STR1## wherein T.sub.1 is hydrogen or a hydroxy protecting group, Z is --OT.sub.2, or --OCOCH.sub.3, T.sub.2 is hydrogen or a hydroxy protecting group, and M is selected from the group comprising Group IA, IIA and transition metals are useful in the preparation of biologically active derivatives of baccatin III and 10-deacetyl baccatin III.