Enzyme-mediated H2O2 oxidation of (E)-stilbene-3,4-diol
Abstract
Enzyme-mediated H2O2 oxidation of (E)-stilbene-3,4-diol gave two dimeric compounds. The major product proved to be a 2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin (5a) the structure of which was established by X-ray analysis of its diacetate (5b).