The total synthesis of a hydrated aurone derivative, 2-benzyl-4-methoxy-2,6-dihydroxybenzofuran-3(2H)-one, has been achieved for the first time with 2.4% overall yield. Using phloroglucinol as the starting material,...The total synthesis of a hydrated aurone derivative, 2-benzyl-4-methoxy-2,6-dihydroxybenzofuran-3(2H)-one, has been achieved for the first time with 2.4% overall yield. Using phloroglucinol as the starting material, the key steps included Friedel-Crafts acylation, Williamson synthesis, hydrogenolysis, aldol condensation, enolization and Rubottom oxidation.展开更多
文摘The total synthesis of a hydrated aurone derivative, 2-benzyl-4-methoxy-2,6-dihydroxybenzofuran-3(2H)-one, has been achieved for the first time with 2.4% overall yield. Using phloroglucinol as the starting material, the key steps included Friedel-Crafts acylation, Williamson synthesis, hydrogenolysis, aldol condensation, enolization and Rubottom oxidation.