The reaction of 3‐bromochromones (I) with 1,3‐dicarbonyl compounds (II) proceeds via DBU‐catalyzed 1,4‐conjugate addition, furan cyclization, and chromanone ring opening to afford desired furan‐based ortho‐phenols (III).
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