Issue 15, 1981

Synthesis of γ-oxyprotoporphyrin IX and pterobiline (biliverdin IXγ)

Abstract

The γ-meso-hydroxy-derivative of protopor-phyrin IX has been synthesised by condensation of a bis(formylpyrroly) ketone and a dispyrrolylmethane; the iron complex underwent oxidative ring-opening to give biliverdin IXγ(ptrobiline), the blue -green butterfly pigment, thus providing a modle for its biosynthesis.

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J. Chem. Soc., Chem. Commun., 1981, 763-764

Synthesis of γ-oxyprotoporphyrin IX and pterobiline (biliverdin IXγ)

A. H. Jackson, R. M. Jenkins, D. M. Jones and S. A. Matlin, J. Chem. Soc., Chem. Commun., 1981, 763 DOI: 10.1039/C39810000763

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