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Abstract
In article number e202401648 by Tirayut Vilaivan and co-workers, an environmentally benign synthesis of cannabidiols (CBDs) in fluorinated alcohol solvents is presented. The hexafluoroisopropanol-mediated Friedel-Crafts reaction between p-menthadienol and 5-alkyl resorcinols proceeds under mild conditions to afford CBDs and regioisomers without additional catalysts. DFT calculations provide insights into the active roles of fluorinated alcohols and the selectivity of product formation.
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Chemistry—An Asian Journal is an international high-impact journal for chemistry in its broadest sense. The journal covers all aspects of chemistry from biochemistry through organic and inorganic chemistry to physical chemistry, including interdisciplinary topics.
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