The synthesis of functionalized 2,2-disubstituted 2H-1-benzopyrans was achi
eved by condensing 2,3,5-trimethylhydroquinone (TMHQ) with alpha,beta-unsat
urated aldehydes or alpha,beta-unsaturated acetals under acidic conditions.
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