FIGURE 4.
H NMR spectra of the dimeric cross-link His-4MC (m/z = 278). a, both vinylic hydrogen and methyl peaks are detected, consistent with the co-existence of methylcatechol and quinone-methide. b, close-up view of the aromatic region, showing coupling of protons in the catecholic ring, consistent with an ortho arrangement of hydroxyls on the ring.