Abstract
Benzo[kl]xanthene lignans, promising bioactive polyphenols obtained by biomimetic oxidative coupling of caffeic acid derivatives, react efficiently with peroxyl radicals in both polar and non-polar solvents, thanks to the simultaneous presence of guaiacol-like and catechol-like OH-groups.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Caffeic Acids / chemistry
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Catechols / chemistry
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Free Radicals / chemistry*
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Guaiacol / chemistry
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Lignans
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Peroxides / chemistry*
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Xanthenes / chemistry*
Substances
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Caffeic Acids
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Catechols
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Free Radicals
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Lignans
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Peroxides
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Xanthenes
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perhydroxyl radical
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Guaiacol
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catechol
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caffeic acid