Preparation of hydroxybenzophenones using silica-gel supported ferric chloride

PM Bendale, BM Khadilkar

Index: Bendale, Pravin M.; Khadilkar, Bhushan M. Indian Journal of Chemistry - Section B Organic and Medicinal Chemistry, 2002 , vol. 41, # 8 p. 1738 - 1739

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Abstract

Abstract: The synthesis of commercially important hydroxybenzophenones by condensing phenols with benzotrichloride has been reported. Benzoylation is catalyzed by silica supported ferric chloride under solvent-free conditions. Hydroxybenzophenones are isolated in low to moderate yields.