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Synlett 1997; 1997(2): 208-210
DOI: 10.1055/s-1997-730
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Novel Tocopherol Compounds VII. γ-Tocopherol-5-carboxylic Acid - a Novel Route to γ-Tocopherol

Thomas Rosenau, Wolf D. Habicher*
  • *Institut für Organische Chemie, TU Dresden, Mommsenstr. 13, D-01062 Dresden, Germany, Fax (49) 351 463 4093; Bitnet habicher@coch02.chm.tu-dresden.de
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31 December 2000 (online)

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A novel route for the synthesis of γ-tocopherol starting from the readily available vitamin E (α-tocopherol) has been found. The key step is the photochemical decarboxylation of γ-tocopherol -5-carboxylic acid.

α-tocopherol - γ-tocopherol - γ-tocopheroxyl radical - photochemical decarboxylation - MALDI-MS