Abstract
A convenient method for the preparation of 12a-hydroxymethyl derivatives of rotenone 1 and amorphigenin 2, possibly applicable to other rotenoids with activated 12a-hydrogen atom is described. The stereochemistry of the products is discussed.
Keywords: 12a-Hydroxymethyl Rotenoids; Rotenone; Amorphigenin; Absolute Stereochemistry; NMR Spectra
Received: 1982-10-8
Revised: 1983-2-14
Published Online: 2014-6-2
Published in Print: 1983-6-1
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