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Synthesis 2010(21): 3741-3744  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1258216
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Reaction of Diaryl-1,2-diones with Homophthalic Anhydride: Efficient Formation of Isobenzofuranone Derivatives

Vijay Nair*a, Rony Rajan Paula, Eringathodi Sureshb
a Organic Chemistry Section, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR), Trivandrum 695019, India
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b Analytical Science Discipline, Central Salt and Marine Research Institute, Bhavnagar 364002, India
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Received 10 June 2010
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18 August 2010 (online)

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Abstract

The reactions of homophthalic anhydride with benzils afford isobenzofuranone derivatives.

Key words

homophthalic anhydride - benzil - heterocycles - ring contraction - esterification

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