Synlett 2012; 23(20): 2939-2942
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1317541
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Synthesis of Hemitectol, Tectol, and Tecomaquinone I

Melissa M. Cadelis
School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand   Fax: +64(9)3737422   eMail: b.copp@auckland.ac.nz
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David Barker
School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand   Fax: +64(9)3737422   eMail: b.copp@auckland.ac.nz
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Brent R. Copp*
School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand   Fax: +64(9)3737422   eMail: b.copp@auckland.ac.nz
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Received: 06. September 2012

Accepted after revision: 17. Oktober 2012

Publikationsdatum:
13. November 2012 (online)


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Abstract

The first total syntheses of Tectona grandis (teak) natural products hemitectol and tectol are described. The observation of spontaneous dimerisation of hemitectol to tectol suggests the monomer is the true natural product and that the dimer is an artifact of isolation.