In this article we describe a new accessible methodology for the synthesis of isobenzofuran- 1 (3H)-ones. In this process we exploited an effective, economic, useful and environmentally benign K2CO3 catalyzed, solvent-free one-pot tandem aldol-lactonization reaction between active methylene compounds and methyl 2-carboxy benzaldehyde. A particularly simple work-up and purification procedure are additional advantages addressed to a general ...
