Biogenetic-type synthesis of (±)-phyllodulcin, a sweet principle of Hydrangea serrata seringe var. thunbergii sugimoto
Abstract
The synthesis of (±)-phyllodulcin (12), a sweet principle of Hydrangea serrata Seringe var. thunbergii Sugimoto, from 3-(3-benzyloxy-4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enal modelled on the polyketide mode of biosynthesis is described.