Acetic Anhydride → 3-(2-Bromo-phenyl)-6-chloro-7-hydroxy-2-methyl-chromen-4-one

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This compounds was synthesised in the same manner as described above. 2-(2-Bromo-phenyl)-1-(5-chloro-2,4-dihydroxy-phenyl)-ethanone (2.0 g, 5.88 mmol), acetic anhydride (2.0 ml), potassium carbonate (2.5 g 18.1 mmol). The white precipitate formed was shown to contain the required compound and was taken directly onto the next stage.

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