An efficient synthesis of the linear furanocoumarin, bergapten, is reported. In order to avoid the formation of the angular furanocoumarin, we have adopted iodine as protecting group at the 8 position of the coumarin ring.
An efficient synthesis of the linear furanocoumarin, bergapten, is reported. In order to avoid the formation of the angular furanocoumarin, we have adopted iodine as protecting group at the 8 position of the coumarin ring.