Selective Syntheses of Coumarin and Benzofuran Derivatives Using Phenols and α-Methoxy-β-ketoesters

Abstract Selective syntheses of coumarin and benzofuran derivatives were achieved via HClO4-mediated intermolecular annulation using phenols α-methoxy-β-ketoesters. Coumarins are formed under dehydrated conditions, whereas benzofurans in the presence water. In synthetic process benzofurans, α-methoxy-β-ketoesters converted into α-methoxyacetophenones, methoxy group is an important element annulation.