Synthesis and acylation of 2-nitro-11H-dibenzo[b,e][1,4]dioxepin

• Published in: Journal of heterocyclic chemistry Vol. 23; no. 3; pp. 673 - 677
• Main Authors: Hagmann, William K., O'Grady, Laura A., Dorn, Conrad P., Springer, James P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken Wiley-Blackwell 01-05-1986; Wiley‐Blackwell; HeteroCorporation
• Subjects: Chemistry; Condensed matter: structure, mechanical and thermal properties; Exact sciences and technology; Heterocyclic compounds; Heterocyclic compounds with o, s, se, te hetero atom and condensed derivatives; Organic chemistry; Organic compounds; Physics; Preparations and properties; Structure of solids and liquids; crystallography; Structure of specific crystalline solids; Molecular structure; Aromatic compound; Tricyclic compound; Experimental study; Oxygen heterocycle; X ray diffraction; Acylation; Organic compounds; Crystalline structure
• ISSN: 0022-152X; 1943-5193
• DOI: 10.1002/jhet.5570230307

A one‐pot synthesis of the 11H‐dibenzo[b,e]1,4]dioxepin ring system from catechol and an o‐chlorobenzyl chloride is described. Friedel‐Crafts acylation occurs at the 7‐position as shown by X‐ray analysis.