Acetic Anhydride → HCID 9951145, compound

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7,8-Diacetoxy-4′-methoxyisoflavone was prepared from 7,8-dihydroxy-4′-methoxyisoflavone (0.82 g, 2.9 mmol), acetic anhydride (4.9 ml) and pyridine (0.9 ml) as described for 4′,7,8-triacetoxyisoflavone. Yield: (0.9 g, 85%) m.p. 165° C. 1H NMR (CDCl3): δ 2.36, 2.42 (each s, 3H, OCOCH3), 3.84 (s, 3H, OCH3), 6.98 (d, 2H, J 9.0 Hz, ArH), 7.25 (d, 1H, J 8.7 Hz, H6), 7.48 (d, 2H, J 9.0 Hz H8), 7.95 (s, 1H, H2), 8.20 (d, 1H, J 9.1 Hz, H5). Mass spectrum: m/z 368 (M, 20%); 326 (15); 312 (18); 284 (80):

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