Browsing by Subject "Reduction"

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  • An efficient synthesis of flavans from salicylaldehyde and acetophenone derivatives 

    Mazimba, O.; Masesane, I.B.; Majinda, R.R. (Elsevier Science Ltd, http://www.elsevier.com/locate/tetlet, 2011)
    An efficient total synthesis of flavans from the reactions of salicylaldehyde and acetophenone derivatives is reported. The synthesis involves preparation of chalcones through an aldol reaction followed by reduction of ...

  • Stereoselective routes to 3-hydroxy and 3,4-dihydroxy derivatives 

    Masesane, I.; Steel, P. (Elsevier Ltd; www.elsevier.com/locate/tetlet, 2004-06-21)
    The Diels-Alder adduct of ethyl (E)-3-nitroacrylate and furan provides a versatile template for the stereoselective synthesis of mono and dihydroxylated derivatives of 2-aminocyclohexanecarboxylic acid (ACHC). The ...