Easy synthesis of polyphenolic 4-thiaflavans with a 'double-faced' antioxidant activity

Authors
Capozzi, G Lo Nostro, P Menichetti, S Nativi, C Sarri, P
Citation
G. Capozzi et al., Easy synthesis of polyphenolic 4-thiaflavans with a 'double-faced' antioxidant activity, CHEM COMMUN, (6), 2001, pp. 551-552
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Chemistry
Journal title
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
ISSN journal
13597345 → ACNP
Issue
6
Year of publication
2001
Pages
551 - 552
Database
ISI
SICI code
1359-7345(2001):6<551:ESOP4W>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
Inverse electron demanding Diels-Alder reactions of o-thioquinones with sty renes, followed by simple manipulations of the obtained cycloadducts, allow ed the synthesis of polyphenolic 4-thiaflavans which showed antioxidant act ivity miming either flavonoid or tocopherol behaviour.