ChemInform Abstract: Direct Conversion to 2-Phenyl-4-quinolones via a 4-Alkoxyflavylium Salt from a Naturally Occurring Flavanone.
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A convenient, efficient and versatile method for the direct conversion of flavones (I) into 2-arylquinolones (IV) via the intermediacy of 4-alkoxyflavylium perchlorates (III) is described. Protection of the 5-hydroxy group in starting flavones is crucial.