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Hydrogen-Atom Abstraction/Cyclization in Synthesis. Direct Syntheses of Coumestan and Coumestrol
The Journal of Organic Chemistry
  • George A. Kraus, Iowa State University
  • Ning Zhang, Iowa State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
8-11-2000
DOI
10.1021/jo0004198
Abstract

The synthesis of coumestrol has been achieved in five steps from 1,3-dimethoxybenzene. The key step is a photochemical cyclization of a glyoxylate ester.

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Reprinted (adapted) with permission from The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 65(18); 5644-5646. doi: 10.1021/jo0004198. Copyright 2000 American Chemical Society.

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American Chemical Society
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en
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Citation Information
George A. Kraus and Ning Zhang. "Hydrogen-Atom Abstraction/Cyclization in Synthesis. Direct Syntheses of Coumestan and Coumestrol" The Journal of Organic Chemistry Vol. 65 Iss. 18 (2000) p. 5644 - 5646
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/george_kraus/150/