10.1002/jlac.198219820810
The research focuses on the synthesis of aurentiacin and related compounds using boron heterocycles. Key chemicals involved include 2,4,6-trimethoxytoluene, which reacts with various acids such as cinnamic acid and 2-phenylpropionic acid in the presence of boron trifluoride to form boron heterocycles. These heterocycles are then hydrolyzed to yield aurentiacin (3b) and dihydroaurentiacin (3c). The study also explores the selective demethylation and acylation processes, highlighting the formation of intermediate compounds and their properties. The research provides a simple and efficient synthetic route for these natural products, with high yields and purity, contributing to the field of preparative natural products chemistry.