Allan-Robinson reaction

The Allan-Robinson reaction is the chemical reaction of o-hydroxyaryl ketones with aromatic anhydrides to form flavones (or isoflavones).[1][2][3][4]

Note that if aliphatic anhydrides are used, coumarins can also be formed. (See Kostanecki acylation)

Mechanism

References

  1. ^ Allan, J.; Robinson, R. J. Chem. Soc. 1924, 125, 2192.
  2. ^ Dyke, S. F.; Ollis, W. D.; Sainsbury, M. J. Org. Chem. 1961, 26, 2453. (doi:10.1021/jo01351a072)
  3. ^ Wheller, T. S. (1952). "Flavone". Organic Syntheses 32: 72. http://www.orgsyn.org/orgsyn/prep.asp?prep=cv4p0478. 
  4. ^ Jie Jack Li (2009). Name Reactions. A Collection of Detailed Reaction Mechanisms 4th Edition. Berlin, De: Springer. ISBN 978-3-642-01052-1. 

See also