Synthesis of Coumarins by Flash Vacuum Pyrolysis of3-(2-Hydroxyaryl)propenoic Esters^, 1

Abstract

Flash vacuum pyrolysis of3-(2-hydroxyaryl)propenoic esters gives coumarins (and otherfused α-pyrones) in high yield.

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