Synthesis 1987; 1987(2): 199-201
DOI: 10.1055/s-1987-27891
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Cyclodehydrogenation of 2′-Hydroxychalcones with DDQ: A Simple Route for Flavones and Aurones

Kimiaki Lmafuku* , Masaaki Honda, J. F.w. Mcomie
  • *Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Kumamoto University, Kurokami, Kumamoto 860, Japan
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12 September 2002 (online)

The oxidation of 2′-hydroxychalcones with 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-p-benzoquinone provides a useful synthetic route for flavones and aurones.