Concise total syntheses of two flavans and structure revision assisted by quantum NMR calculations

Org Biomol Chem. 2022 May 26;20(20):4096-4100. doi: 10.1039/d2ob00634k.

Abstract

A two-step protecting-group-free protocol for the synthesis of 3'-hydroxy-5,7-dimethoxy-4-O-2'-cycloflavan (1) and concise total synthesis of 4'-hydroxy-5,7-dimethoxy-4-O-2'-cycloflavan (8) enabled by a PTSA triggered bioinspired olefin isomerization/hemiacetalization/dehydration/[3 + 3]-type cycloaddition cascade reaction are reported. The successful synthesis of cycloflavan 8 along with GIAO 13C NMR calculations of flavan-4-ol 9 and cycloflavan 8 indicated the misassignment of the flavonoid isolated previously and realized the revision of its actual structure.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes
  • Cycloaddition Reaction
  • Flavonoids* / chemistry
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Polyphenols*

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Flavonoids
  • Polyphenols