Synthesis 2009(3): 372-374  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1083310
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Total Synthesis of (±)-1,3,4,5-Tetragalloylapiitol

Ramesh M. Patel, Narshinha P. Argade*
Division of Organic Chemistry, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune 411 008, India
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Received 29 September 2008
Publication Date:
09 January 2009 (online)

Abstract

Starting from citraconic anhydride, the first total synthesis of (±)-1,3,4,5-tetragalloylapiitol has been demonstrated via a stepwise route involving generation of an apiitol derivative followed by benzoylation.