U. Azzena, G. Dettori, Maria Vittoria Idini
Sep 29, 2003
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Tetrahedron
Abstract
Selective removal of the 4-methoxy group of 3,4,5-trimethoxystilbenes was performed under electron transfer conditions from Na metal in THF. Careful control of reaction conditions and quenching procedure allowed the synthesis of either (E)-3,5-dimethoxystilbenes or 3,5-dimethoxybibenzyls.