Preparation of 7-acetoxy 4-methyl coumarin from resorcinol
Aim: Preparation of 7-acetoxy 4-methyl coumarin from resorcinol Requirements: Resorcinol = 5.0 g. Ethyl acetoacetate = 5.9 mL sulphuric acid = 22.0 mL + 5.0 mL Acetic anhydride = 10.0 mL Procedure: Step 1: 7-hydroxy 4-methyl coumarin from resorcinol            To a solution of 5.0 g of resorcinol in 5.9 mL of ethyl acetoacetate contained [...]