Novel Friedel-Crafts Alkylation of Estrogens in the Presence of Anhydrous FeCl 3 or FeCl 3 -Graphite as Catalyst
摘要:
The introduction of a tert-butyl group at position 2 of the A ring of estrogens leads to enhanced antioxidant effects. Therefore, a generally applicable and convenient method was developed using FeCl3-graphite or anhydrous FeCl3 as catalysts in the Friedel-Crafts alkylation of estrogens. The rates and yields of the alkylations were lower with FeCl3-graphite than with anhydrous FeCl3, but the regioselectivity of the former were higher. Both catalysts proved to be more effective than typical AlCl3.
Novel Friedel-Crafts Alkylation of Estrogens in the Presence of Anhydrous FeCl 3 or FeCl 3 -Graphite as Catalyst
作者:György Göndös、György Dombi
DOI:10.1007/s007060200106
日期:2002.9.1
The introduction of a tert-butyl group at position 2 of the A ring of estrogens leads to enhanced antioxidant effects. Therefore, a generally applicable and convenient method was developed using FeCl3-graphite or anhydrous FeCl3 as catalysts in the Friedel-Crafts alkylation of estrogens. The rates and yields of the alkylations were lower with FeCl3-graphite than with anhydrous FeCl3, but the regioselectivity of the former were higher. Both catalysts proved to be more effective than typical AlCl3.