The Friedel–Crafts acylation of 2-methoxynaphthalene was carried out in the liquid-phase batch conditions using Hmordenite, H-beta and H-Y zeolite as catalysts. All the catalysts showed 35–40% conversion in the temperature range of 100–150◦C. 1-Acyl-2-methoxynaphthalene was formed as the primary product. When acetyl chloride was used as the acylating agent, a higher yield of 6-acyl-2-methoxynap...

A fast and green method is developed for regioselective acylation of indoles in the 3-position without the need for protection of the NH position. The method is based on Friedel-Crafts acylation using acid anhydrides. The method has been optimized, and Y(OTf)₃ in catalytic amounts is found to be the best catalyst together with the commercially available ionic liquid [BMI]BF₄ (1-butyl-3-methylim...

The inside cover picture illustrates a new approach that was devised for the Friedel-Crafts acylation reaction, involving combination of an activated amide and arene. To activate arene, catalytic system composed [Pd(cinnamyl)Cl]2 Cu(OTf)2 employed. reaction between arene resulted in formation desired aryl ketone, demonstrating favorable yields. This advancement opens up possibilities synthesis ...