This letter describes the total synthesis, preliminary biological evaluation and mechanism studies of a novel and structurally unique isochromanone, (±)7,8-dihydroxy-3-methyl-isochromanone-4 (1), a nature product contained in banana (Musa sapientum L.) peel. The bioassay showed that compound 1 displays potent antihypertensiveactivity in renal hypertensive rats and further mechanism studies revealed
The synthesis of 4-isochromanones via Parham-type cyclization with Weinreb amide as the internal electrophilic group, t-BuLi as the lithium reagent was described. The reaction was efficient and could be completed in one minute. The application scope of this new protocol was investigated and the desired products could be obtained in good to excellent yields. Besides, the synthetic potential of this