Mild and Efficient Method for the Synthesis of Flavones by InCl3-Mediated Cyclization of 1,3-Diketones: Concise Total Synthesis of Lanceolatin B

Title: Mild and Efficient Method for the Synthesis of Flavones by InCl3-Mediated Cyclization of 1,3-Diketones: Concise Total Synthesis of Lanceolatin B

Volume: 4 Issue: 6

Author(s): Yong Rok Lee and Keon Yong Kang

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Keywords: Flavone, InCl3, 1,3-diketone, Baker-Venkataraman, lanceolatin B

Abstract: A mild and efficient synthesis of flavones was achieved by indium(III) chloride-mediated reactions of 1,3- diketones in good yields. As an application of this methodology, total synthesis of biologically interesting lanceolatin B was carried out.

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Yong Rok Lee and Keon Yong Kang , Mild and Efficient Method for the Synthesis of Flavones by InCl3-Mediated Cyclization of 1,3-Diketones: Concise Total Synthesis of Lanceolatin B, Letters in Organic Chemistry 2007; 4 (6) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157017807781467588