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Optimization for the Preparation of Procyanidin B3: Strategy for Gram-Scale and Stereoselective Formation of 4,8-Interflavan Bonds
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) have a variety of biological functions, but the formation of 4,8-interflavan bonds faces scaling-up difficulties due to the challenging control of stereoselectivity and the degree of polymerization. Here we report a process to produce procyanidin B3 (1) by mainly...
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Published in: | Organic process research & development 2024-07, Vol.28 (7), p.2958-2971 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | Oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) have a variety of biological functions, but the formation of 4,8-interflavan bonds faces scaling-up difficulties due to the challenging control of stereoselectivity and the degree of polymerization. Here we report a process to produce procyanidin B3 (1) by mainly optimizing the condensation reaction and improving benzylation, C4 activation, and one-pot hydrogenolysis reactions. In an optimized seven-step process, the product 1 was achieved by only one-step chromatography in the case of poor crystallinity of polyphenols. This strategy provided effective access to the stereoselective synthesis of the title compound and other C4–C8 connected OPCs. |
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ISSN: | 1083-6160 1520-586X |
DOI: | 10.1021/acs.oprd.4c00271 |