A new synthesis of 4′-resveratrol esters and evaluation of the potential for anti-depressant activity
作者:Mark J. Acerson、Kimberly M. Fabick、Yong Wong、Crystal Blake、Edwin D. Lephart、Merritt B. Andrus
DOI:10.1016/j.bmcl.2013.03.046
日期:2013.5
The 4'-ester analog of the disease preventative resveratrol 1 (RV), 4'-acetyl-RV 2 along with 4'-pivaloate 13 and benzoate 14 RV were synthesized. The previously developed palladium catalyzed decarbonylative Heck coupling was used to assemble the stilbene core together with 3,5-dibenzyl protected phenol intermediates that allowed for efficient coupling and deprotection using boron trifiuoride etherate. Studies with Long-Evans rats were performed to establish safety, toxicity, and behavioral parameters. In addition, the Porsalt forced-swim test was used to demonstrate anti-depressant activity. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.