A modified synthesis of (±)-β-aryllactic acids

Article abstract of DOI:10.1055/s-1992-26228

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