title: An efficient partial synthesis of 4'-O-methylquercetin via regioselective protection and alkylation of quercetin.
authors.affiliation: Jiangsu Key Laboratory for TCM Formulae Research, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210046, PR China.
authors.forename: Nian-Guang
authors.initials: NG
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Zhi-Hao
authors.initials: ZH
authors.lastname: Shi
authors.forename: Yu-Ping
authors.initials: YP
authors.lastname: Tang
authors.forename: Jian-Ping
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.forename: Jin-Ao
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Duan
keywords: 4′-O-methylquercetin; alkylation; high yield; partial synthesis; regioselective protection