1. Synthesis of 6a-hydroxypterocarpans via intramolecular benzoin condensation.
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Malik, Neha and Erhardt, Paul
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HETEROCYCLIC compound derivatives , *ACETIC acid derivatives , *GLYCINE , *NUCLEOPHILIC reactions , *NUCLEOPHILIC addition (Chemistry) , *CARBENES , *RING formation (Chemistry) , *CONDENSATION reactions , *BENZOPYRANS - Abstract
A novel approach for the syntheses of 6a-hydroxypterocarpans is reported. Its practicality is demonstrated by the synthesis of (±)-glycinol. The main feature is an intramolecular benzoin condensation catalyzed by nucleophilic carbenes to initiate assembly of the benzopyran and establish the 6a-hydroxy center. In addition, a one-pot method was developed to form an epoxide that facilitates subsequent cyclization leading to the benzofuran and direct production of (±)-glycinol. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2013
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