Methods in synthesis of flavonoids. Part 3: Molybdenum(IV)-catalyzed coupling of cinnamyl alcohols to phenol derivatives

Bastien Nay, Magalie Collet, Marjolène Lebon, Catherine Chèze, Joseph Vercauteren

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Abstract

This paper deals with the formal total synthesis of flavonoids bearing the hydroxylation pattern of the catechin series based on an access to the fully functionalized skeleton via the alkylation of phloroglucinol tribenzyl ether by 3, 4-dibenzyloxycinnamyl alcohol. This reaction was revealed to be most successful when catalyzed by the Mo(acac)2(SbF6)2 complex. In addition, the underlying concepts to the different ways that can be used in this C6-C3+C6 strategy are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2675-2678
Number of pages4
JournalTetrahedron Letters
Volume43
Issue number15
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 8 Apr 2002
Externally publishedYes

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