Synthesis and confirmation of structure for a new gibberellin, 2β- hydroxy-GA12 (GA110), from spinach and oil palm

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0031-9422(97)00577-3

The identity of a new gibberellin (GA) in spinach and oil palm sap has been confirmed as 2β-hydroxy-GA₁₂ (GA₁₁₀) by comparisons of GC-mass spectral data obtained for the trimethylsilyl ether methyl ester derivatives with those of a synthetic sample prepared by means of a 24 step sequence from gibberellic acid; 2β-hydroxy-GA₂₄ was also prepared. Experimental details for the latter part of the syntheses are described.