10.1016/S0022-1139(00)82284-8
The research focuses on the synthesis and intramolecular cyclisation of ortho-hydroxy-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropiophenone. The study begins with the acidic hydrolysis of l-(o-methoxyphenyl)pentafluoropropene, which yields o-hydroxy-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropiophenone and o-methoxy-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropiophenone. When treated with aqueous potassium hydroxide or methanolic sodium methoxide, o-hydroxy-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropiophenone forms 3-fluoro-4-hydroxycoumarin. The structure of this compound is confirmed through spectral analysis and chemical reactions. Key chemicals involved in the research include l-(o-methoxyphenyl)pentafluoropropene, hydrobromic acid, acetic acid, potassium hydroxide, sodium methoxide, and methanol. The study also explores the cyclisation mechanism and the formation of various intermediates and products, providing insights into the defluorination process and the stability of the resulting compounds.