The oxidative cyclization is the key step in the synthesis. o-Cinnamyl phenol is typically reacted with an oxidant like DDQ in an appropriate solvent and under suitable conditions. This reaction converts the o-cinnamyl phenol into the benzo[b]furan ring system. DDQ is a powerful oxidizing agent and can promote the formation of the furan ring by removing hydrogen atoms from the precursor.
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