Abstract
4-Aryl-substituted 2(5H)-furanones were prepared by reaction of diethylphosphono acetic acid and phenacyl bromides, followed by an intramolecular Horner–Emmons-type cyclization. Both the reactions were carried out in situ to give the desired 4-aryl substituted 2(5H)-furanone derivatives.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The authors are thankful to the management of Cadila Healthcare Limited for the support of this research.
Notes
ZRC Communication No. 228.