An improved procedure for the preparation of isofraxidin 1 a well known natural coumarin, through transformation of syringaldehyde is reported. The cyclization of 7 to the coumarinic carboxylic acid 8 is readily performed by cold concentrated sulfuric acid. The overall yield to 1 by this convenient route is near 50%.
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