Quinones as key intermediates in natural products Synthesis. Syntheses of bioactive xanthones from Hypericum perforatum

Molecules. 2009 Aug 3;14(8):2857-61. doi: 10.3390/molecules14082857.

Abstract

Two bioactive xanthones from Hypericum perforatum have been synthesized by direct routes. Benzo[c]xanthone 5 can be prepared from intermediate 4.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Chromatography, Thin Layer
  • Hypericum / chemistry*
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Molecular Structure
  • Quinones / chemistry*
  • Xanthones / chemical synthesis*
  • Xanthones / chemistry*

Substances

  • Quinones
  • Xanthones