Journal of natural products

Practical synthesis of lespedezol A1

RS Khupse, PW Erhardt

Index: Khupse, Rahul S.; Erhardt, Paul W. Journal of Natural Products, 2008 , vol. 71, # 2 p. 275 - 277

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Abstract

A practical formal synthesis of lespedezol A1 (1) was accomplished in 33% yield for four steps starting from formation of the substituted chalcone. Of particular note is a useful protocol for reduction of the 2-ene bond in the isoflavone intermediate. A significant improvement in the final ring closure when water was scavenged from the reaction is also noteworthy. The ready availability of lespedezol A1 will provide material for further ...

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