Benzopyranone,benzophenone, and xanthone derivatives from the soil fungus Penicillium citrinum PSU-RSPG95

Two new benzopyranones, named coniochaetones E (1) and F (2), one new xanthone, penicillone C (3), and one new benzophenone, penicillanone (4), are isolated from the soil fungus Penicillium citrinum PSU-RSPG95, together with ten known compounds. Their structures are identified on the basis of spectroscopic data. The isolated compounds are evaluated for their cytotoxic activity.     

DBU-mediated regioselective intramolecular cyclization/dehydration of ortho diketo phenoxyethers: a synthesis of 2,3-substituted γ-benzopyranones

The regioselective cyclization/dehydration sequence of ortho diketo phenoxyethers induced by DBU has been explored. The results demonstrated a high degree of selectivity with preference for 6-exo-trig cyclization leading to the formation of γ-benzopyranone derivatives in good yield.     

Cu(I)-mediated lactone formation in subcritical water: a benign synthesis of benzopyranones and urolithins A–C

Benzopyranones were successfully synthesized using Cu(I)-mediated C–O bond formation in subcritical water. A number of benzopyranone derivatives including polymethoxy benzopyranones, benzopyranopyridones, chromenoindolones, and furochromenones were synthesized in satisfactory yield. This methodology was further applied to synthesize the intestinal microbial metabolites, urolithins A, B, and C, which were found to exhibit potent antioxidant activity.