Synthesis of 3‐Aryl‐2‐benzoylbenzofuran Derivatives using Manganese(III) Acetate–Mediated Addition of Dimedon to Chalcone Derivatives

Abstract

3‐Aryl‐2‐benzoylbenzofurans were synthesized by the reaction of α‐carboradical produced from dimedon by oxidizing with manganese(III) acetate in acetic acid and the chalcone derivatives.

Keywords:

• 3‐Aryl‐2‐benzoylbenzofurans
• chalcones
• dimedon
• manganese(III) acetate

Acknowledgment

The authors are indebted to the Department of Chemistry (Gaziosmapasa University) and the Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (Grant TUBITAK‐TBAG 106T103) for financial support.