The present invention relates to the preparation of a class of novel, optically active compounds derived from oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs), more particularly to oligomers of epicatechin. These compounds include multidentate ligands and their metal complexes for use in catalysis. Methods of depolymerising proanthocyanidins to form catechins, and particularly depolymerising proanthocyanidins derived from plant sources to form novel epicatechins having application in catalysis are disclosed.
本发明涉及一类新型的、光学活性的化合物的制备,这些化合物来源于寡聚
原花青素(OPCs),更具体地说是
表儿茶素寡聚体。这些化合物包括多齿
配体及其
金属配合物,用于催化反应。本发明还揭示了一种将
原花青素降解成
儿茶素的方法,特别是将植物来源的
原花青素降解成新型
表儿茶素,以应用于催化反应。