Non-oxidative Dimerization of 3, 4-Dioxygenated Cinnamates to Aryltetralin Lignans

Bruno BOTTA; Paolo IACOMACCI; Vittorio VINCIGUERRA; Giuliano Delle MONACHE; Eszter GACS-BAITZ; Maurizio BOTTA; Domenico MISITI

doi:10.1248/cpb.38.3238

Bruno BOTTA, Paolo IACOMACCI, Vittorio VINCIGUERRA, Giuliano Delle MONACHE, Eszter GACS-BAITZ, Maurizio BOTTA, Domenico MISITI

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Keywords: (E)-3, 4-dimethoxycinnamic acid methyl ester, non-oxidative dimerization, aryltetralin lignan, Lewis acid, mechanism

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1990 Volume 38 Issue 12 Pages 3238-3241

DOI https://doi.org/10.1248/cpb.38.3238

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Abstract

The BF₃ catalyzed dimerization of (E)-3, 4-dimethoxycinnamic acid methyl ester offers a route to aryltetralin lignans. The mechanism of the reaction is discussed.

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