Photocyclisation of 2,6-dichlorocinnamates to 5-chlorocoumarin

Rina Arad-Yellin, Bernard S. Green*, Karol A. Muszkat

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Abstract

2,6-Dichlorocinnamic acid and its esters undergo photocyclization to yield 5-chlorocoumarin; the present evidence favours a mechanism involving the singlet excited state of the cis-isomer and an unstable ortho-quinomethylketen (4) as the precursor.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)14-15
Number of pages2
JournalChemical Communications
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1976
Externally publishedYes

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