A new shortcut synthesis route for (±)raphidecursinol

The new shortcut synthesis route of (±)raphidecursinol 1, a racemic 8,4′-oxyneolignan compound, can be more easily achieved by the synthesis route, starting from readily available inexpensive 3,4,5-trimethoxy-benzaldehyde and 1,2,3-trihydroxybenzene. All structures were confirmed by 1H NMR, IR and MS.