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Synthesis 2014; 46(24): 3351-3355
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1378998
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1378998
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Selective Synthesis of Epicatechin Dimers By Zinc(II) Triflate Mediated Self-Condensation
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Publication History
Received: 01 July 2014
Accepted after revision: 27 July 2014
Publication Date:
25 August 2014 (online)
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Abstract
Epicatechin dimers were synthesized by zinc(II) triflate mediated self-condensation reactions of epicatechin monomer derivatives. One synthesized dimer was successfully converted into procyanidin C1.
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