Synthesis and antimicrobial activities of 4-aryl-3,4-dihydrocoumarins and 4-arylcoumarins
A new series of 4-aryl-3,4-dihydrocoumarins and 4-arylcoumarins were synthesized by the reaction of substituted cinnamic acids and 3-arylpropiolic acid with the corresponding phenols. These compounds were evaluated for antibacterial activity in vitro. The