Microwave-assisted organic synthesis (MAOS) for dibenzo-substituted crown ethers is presented. Two routes were developed:(1) one-pot MAOS for symmetric dibenzo-crown ethers (DBC) and (2) a two-step MAOS via diphenol intermediates for both symmetric and asymmetric DBCs. MAOS were carried out in open or closed vessels, with or without temperature control at various microwave settings using different bases and reactants. ...