A Simple Synthesis of Methyl Ethers of Tribromophenols from the Red Alga Symphyocladia latiuscla

Abstract

Bis (2, 3, 6-tibromo-4, 5-dimethoxybenzyl) ether (IV), 2, 3, 6-tribromo-4, 5-dimethoxybenzyl methyl ether (V), 2, 3, 6-tribromo-4, 5-dimethoxybenzyl ethyl ether (VI) and 2, 3, 6-tribromo-4, 5-dimethoxybenzyl alcohol (VIII) were prepared by simple procedures involving one-step bromination from 3, 4-dimethoxybenzylacetate (IX).