Effective synthesis of e-substituted purpurogallin-formic acid ester
derivatives and their formation mechanism
Abstract
Bicyclo [3.2.1] octane-type intermediate (BOI) is a crucial
intermediate that can react with water to undergo decarboxylation and
produce theaflavins. Given this reactivity, it is logical to assume that
BOI can also react with other polar solvents, such as alcohols, to yield
the corresponding analogues. In this study, pyrogallol (PG) was used as
the substrate and Ag2O as the oxidant to synthesize BOIPPG in an acetone
system. Subsequently, our hypothesis was confirmed by the successful
synthesis of e-substituted purpurogallin formic acid ester derivatives.
Finally, we established a novel detailed mechanism for the generation of
benzotropolone derivatives with the aid of a mechanical quantum.