Reaction of Coumarins with Superoxide Anion Radical (O2): Facile Entry to o‐Coumarinic Acid Systems

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Abstract

Coumarins 1–5 were reacted with O2 in aprotic media. The course of the reaction was followed by using methyl iodide to “Cap” (trap) the oxy‐anions generated. Abstraction of the enolic hydrogen (where available) proved to be the most facile process followed by “saponification” of the lactone linkage. The cis‐stereochemistry of the original coumarin was maintained allowing easy access to a variety of o‐coumarinic acid systems.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)39-44
Number of pages6
JournalIsrael Journal of Chemistry
Volume27
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1986

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