title: The synthesis of 2-substituted isoflavones for immunoassay.
abstract: Details are given of the preparation of isoflavones derivatised so that they act as haptens in the development of immunoassays for large scale screening for phytoestrogens in biological fluid. A specifically designed new cyclisation reaction allowed the direct conversion of 2-acyloxydeoxybenzoins to the required isoflavones.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of Wales Swansea, Singleton Park, Swansea, UK.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pelter
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Ward
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Whalley