The HRP-catalyzed oligomerization of cinnamoyl-hydroquinone-ester and cinna
moyl-4-hydroxyanilide led to the formation of soluble polyphenols. The olig
omers were synthesized in water/1,4-dioxane and in water/actone mixtures an
d characterized by NMR, FTIR and SEC. Upon UV-treatment of the treatment of
the homogenous films films polyphenols were crosslinked due to [2+2]-cyclo
additions of the cinnamoyl to functions.