Synthesis of equol
US8969596B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 12, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07D311/38
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Subject of the invention is a method for the production of isoflavanes from isoflavones, whereby in a first reaction step (a) the 4-keto group of the isoflavone is reduced in a enantioselective manner, whilst the 2,3-double bond is maintained, to the 4-hydroxy compound.
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