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 language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 9049-9051 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 47 |
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| Publication status | Published - 18 Nov 2000 |
| Externally published | Yes |