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A total synthesis of an antioxidant (1) having a benzofuran skeleton was ac
hieved in four steps via the palladium(0)-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction
. We also prepared several related compounds bearing a variety of aromatic
or heterocyclic rings. Some of these compounds demonstrate more potent than
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