Ammonium iodide in open air decomposes to ammonia and iodine. The in situ generated iodine has been used for cyclization of 2?-hydroxychalcones to corresponding flavones under solvent free conditions with good to excellent yields. This method would serve as an attractive alternative to the existing methods for synthesis of flavones and use of toxic molecular iodine is avoided.
Free radicals are produced by an important chemical process known as oxidation that in turn initiates chain reactions to damage the cells and originate oxidative stress. Flavones have got special position in research field of natural and synthetic organic chemistry due to their biological capabilities as antioxidant. The antioxidants are known to possess extensive biological effects that include antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic, and vasodilatory activities. The simple flavone (