A direct synthesis of O-methyl claussequinone.
The reaction of a chromene with BH(3) followed by treatment with benzoquinone and air is the key step in a direct entry to O-methyl claussequinone.
Kraus
George A
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Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames 50011, USA. gakraus@iastate.edu
Kim
Ikyon
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D016227:Benzoquinones / Q000032:analysis / Q000138:chemical synthesis*; D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D007529:Isoflavones / Q000032:analysis / Q000138:chemical synthesis*; D015394:Molecular Structure; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction
D016227:Benzoquinones; D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D007529:Isoflavones; C480103:O-methylclaussequinone; C088068:claussequinone