Methanol → 11H,12H-[1]benzopyrano[2,3-b][1]benzopyran-11,12-dione

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The starting material was prepared as follows: 13.6 g. 2-hydroxyacetophenone and 19.2 g NaH in 200 ml. of dry xylene containing 2 drops of methanol were heated under reflux to boiling. Then 15.2 g of methyl salicylate were added and heating continued for 7 hours. The needlemass was washed with ether and ice-water/acetic acid (2:1) and then recrystallized from C Cl4. Yield 5.0 g (20%); colorless crystals; m. 118°C.

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