A novel and convenient approach to the synthesis of polysubstituted isochromanones is described. Irradiation of 2-formyl phenylalkeno-derivatives with UV light in benzene solution afforded the corresponding products in up to 98% yield. The possible reaction mechanism is proposed and further supported by the isotopic experiments.
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