| 摘要 |
A process for producing novel compositions including optically active molecules of nordihydroguaiaretic acid (d,1-2,3-dimethyl,1,4-bis(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)butane) and intermediates, starting with 1,4-bis(3,4-dimethoxy-phenyl)butanone, or other structurally similar composition having oxy substituents at the 3,4-phenyl positions, comprising (1) forming the corresponding butanol; (2) forming the corresponding 1,4-butane ether or siloxy composition; (3) cleaving the oxy substituent from the butane chain at the 1 and 4 positions; (4) dealkylating the phenols at the 3,4 positions to leave hydroxy substituents with hydrobromic acid reflux for 8 to 10 hours. Optical orientation is preserved throughout. |
