The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of trans-alkenoic acids of general formula CH
3
—(CH
2
)
n
—CH—(CH
2
)
m
CO
2
H where n=4 to 9 m−8 to 16. More particularly, the present invention relates to a process for he preparation of trans-tetracos-15-enoic acid, which is a bioactive constituent possessing dose-related hepatoprotective activity. The present invention also relates to the use thereof for hepatoprotection.
本发明涉及一种制备通式
CH3—(
CH2)n—CH—( )mCO2H的反式烯酸的方法,其中n等于4至9,m等于8至16。更具体地,本发明涉及一种制备反式二
十四烷-15-烯酸的方法,该酸是一种具有剂量相关肝保护活性的
生物活性成分。本发明还涉及其用于肝保护的用途。