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Abstract
Reductive metalation of 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzaldehyde dimethyl acetal followed by reaction with suitable electrophiles is the key step of a reaction sequence leading to the synthesis of naturally occurring 4-alkyl-3,5-dihydroxy-substituted trans-stilbenes having antibiotic activity.
Acknowledgment
Financial support from the University of Sassari (ex 60% funds) is gratefully acknowledged.