A concise synthesis of optically active solanacol, the germination stimulant for seeds of root parasitic weeds. Issue 8 (3rd August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kumagai, Hiroshi; Fujiwara, Mami; Kuse, Masaki; Takikawa, Hirosato
• Is Part Of: Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry. Volume 79:Issue 8(2015)
• Page Start: 1240
• Page End: 1245
• Publication Date: 2015-08-03
• Subjects: solanacol -- strigolactones -- germination stimulant -- enzymatic resolution; Biotechnology -- Periodicals; Biochemistry -- Periodicals; 660.6
• DOI: 10.1080/09168451.2015.1025036
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0916-8451

Abstract

Abstract: Solanacol, isolated from tobacco ( Nicotiana tabacum L.), is a germination stimulant for seeds of root parasitic weeds. A concise synthesis of optically active solanacol has been achieved by employing enzymatic resolution as a key step. Graphical abstract: : A concise synthesis of optically active solanacol has been achieved by employing enzymatic resolution as a key step.