A practical and economic route for regioselective cyclization of β-phenoxyl ynones to flavonoid derivatives

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A green, efficient and highly regioselective synthesis of flavonoids and their derivatives from β-phenoxyl ynones using wet 1,3-propanediol as reaction medium was developed, without any metal catalysts, bases, acids or additives.