Methods in synthesis of flavonoids. Part 2: High yield access to both enantiomers of catechin

B. Nay, J. P. Monti, A. Nuhrich, G. Deffieux, J. M. Merillon, J. Vercauteren

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Abstract

Resolution of racemic synthetic tetra-O-benzylcatechin 2 is described, through the formation of esters S and 6 derived from dibenzoyl-L-tartaric acid. The diastereoisomer of the natural series 6 was separated by crystallization, the other one being an oil. This process allowed us to prepare enantiomerically pure (+)-catechin 8 in high yield. The pure isomer in the ent-series 9 could be obtained, following the same scheme of reactions. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)9049-9051
Number of pages3
JournalTetrahedron Letters
Volume41
Issue number47
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Nov 2000
Externally publishedYes

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