DOI: 10.1039/d3ob01110k ISSN:
Identification of new bisabosqual-type meroterpenoids reveals non-enzymatic conversion of bisabosquals into seco-bisabosquals
Meng-Xi Tong, Yong-Xia Duan, Ying-Dong Zhang, Wan-Yi Ye, Sheng-Ying Qin, Xing-Zhong Liu, Guo-Dong Chen, Jian-Ming Lv, Dan Hu, Hao Gao- Organic Chemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Biochemistry
Bisabosquals can undergo an unusual C–C cleavage through dehydration to form seco-bisabosquals. Further reaction of the ortho-phthalaldehyde group with water, ammonia, or serine leads to the production of various analogues.