Synthesis 2010(3): 389-391  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1217123
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A Direct Synthesis of Racemic 1,3,4,5-Tetragalloylapiitol

George A. Kraus*, Aaron Kempema
Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA
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Publication History

Received 7 August 2009
Publication Date:
13 November 2009 (online)

Abstract

A direct and flexible synthesis of racemic 1,3,4,5-tetra­galloylapiitol is described.