The reaction of acetophenones with iodine(III) tris(trifluoroacetate) yields 3′- and/or 2-iodo derivatives, depending upon the substituent on the aromatic ring and the reaction conditions. The reaction was examined by changing the molar ratio of acetophenone versus the reagent, reaction temperature, and solvent. In similar reactions flavanones and coumarins gave iodo derivatives in which iodine is incorporated
The synthesis of some natural and synthetic biflavonoids was performed in good overall yields starting from readily available materials via high yielding aldol and Ullmann condensations. Some of these compounds, especially bichalcones, display an interesting activity against fungi, higher than that of the corresponding monomers. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.