Chemistry Letters, Vol.29, No.10, 1214-1215, 2000
Artificial urushi: Design, synthesis, and enzymatic curing of new urushiol analogues
"Artificial urushi" was prepared by laccase-catalyzed curing of new urushiol analogues. The curing of the catechol derivative having a linolenoyl group proceeded in the presence of acetone powder, yielding the crosslinked film (artificial urushi) with high hardness and gloss surface, which are comparable with those of natural urushi coating.