L-Proline: An Efficient Catalyst for the Synthesis of Coumarins Via Pechmann Reaction

Sharad S. Idhole, Vaibhav B. D

Abstract

An efficient and facile route for the synthesis of coumarins via the Pechmann reaction catalyzed by L-proline has been described. The reaction proceeded in dichloromethane at room temperature with good to excellent yields.

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