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Synlett 2004(11): 2028-2030  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-830865
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Montmorillonite Clays in Organic Synthesis: A One-Pot Conversion of Phenols to 2,2-Dimethylbenzopyrans

Matthew R. Dintzner*, Kristen M. McClelland, Kara M. Morse, Michael H. Akroush
Department of Chemistry, DePaul University, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
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Received 26 January 2004
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04 August 2004 (online)

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Abstract

2,2-Dimethylbenzopyran derivatives were generated through a one-pot Montmorillonite K10 clay-catalyzed condensation of substituted phenols with prenyl bromide.

Key words

heterogenous catalysis - heterocycles - phenols - natural products

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