Synthesis of a new strigol analogue from natural safrole

Abstract

Safrole, isolated from Sassafraz Oil (Ocotea pretiosa, Benth), has been used as starting material in the synthesis of a new strigol analogue which is active as germination stimulant. The new analogue was obtained as a mixture of epimers at C2' which could be separated by high-performance liquid chromatography.

Keywords

• strigol analogue
• germination stimulant
• safrole