Process for the manufacture of 3′-hydroxy pterostilbene

摘要

The invention discloses high yielding synthetic process for 3′-hydroxy pterostilbene.

主权项

1. A process for the synthesis of 3′-hydroxy pterostilbene, said process comprising steps of:
a) Orthoformylation of pterostilbene by using anhydrous magnesium chloride, triethylamine and paraformaldehyde to obtain 3′-formyl pterostilbene; and b) Subjecting 3′-formyl pterostilbene obtained in step (a) to Dakin oxidation using hydrogen peroxide in sodium hydroxide to form 3′-hydroxy pterostilbene.