3-Acetyl-4-hydroxycoumarin: Synthesis, reactions and applications

Abstract

The chemistry of 3-acetyl-4-hydroxycoumarin has gained increased interest in both synthetic organic and biological fields, since a large number of developments in the use of such compound seem to be of considerable value. This review summarizes results from the literature concerning the synthesis and reactions of 3-acetyl-4-hydroxycoumarin as well as its applications are also discussed.

Keywords

• 3-Acetyl-4-hydroxycoumarin
• Synthesis
• Chemical reactivity
• Condensation
• Cyclization
• Heterocycles