Synthesis 1992; 1992(8): 793-797
DOI: 10.1055/s-1992-26228
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A Modified Synthesis of (±)-ß-Aryllactic acids

Henry N. C. Wong* , Zun Le Xu, Hson Mou Chang, Chi Ming Lee
  • *Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
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Publication Date:
17 September 2002 (online)

The synthesis of racemic forms of the reportedly active principle of Danshen, namely (±)-ß-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)lactic acid [(±)- 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid] and its seven racemic derivatives is reported.

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