Aim To synthesize trans and cis-3, 4′, 5-trihydroxystilbene by a new convenient route. Methods The reaction of 3, 5-dimethoxybenzaldehyde (3) and 4-methoxy phenylacetonitrile (4) formed the stilbene skeleton. Aft...Aim To synthesize trans and cis-3, 4′, 5-trihydroxystilbene by a new convenient route. Methods The reaction of 3, 5-dimethoxybenzaldehyde (3) and 4-methoxy phenylacetonitrile (4) formed the stilbene skeleton. After hydrolyzation, decarboxylation, and demethylation, we obtained trans-3, 4′, 5-trihydroxystilbene (resveratrol), which can be converted to its cis-isomer by photochemical isomerization. Results Starting from 3 and 4, trans and cis-3, 4′, 5-trihydroxystilbene were synthesized, respectively. Conclusion A facile method for the synthesis of trans and cis-hydroxystilbenes from readily available materials was established.展开更多
文摘Aim To synthesize trans and cis-3, 4′, 5-trihydroxystilbene by a new convenient route. Methods The reaction of 3, 5-dimethoxybenzaldehyde (3) and 4-methoxy phenylacetonitrile (4) formed the stilbene skeleton. After hydrolyzation, decarboxylation, and demethylation, we obtained trans-3, 4′, 5-trihydroxystilbene (resveratrol), which can be converted to its cis-isomer by photochemical isomerization. Results Starting from 3 and 4, trans and cis-3, 4′, 5-trihydroxystilbene were synthesized, respectively. Conclusion A facile method for the synthesis of trans and cis-hydroxystilbenes from readily available materials was established.