A convenient synthesis of 2-arylindenes

Abstract
The syntheses of o-hydroxymethyl-trans-stilbenes, 2-aryl-1-(o-hydroxymethylphenyl) ethanols, and 1-aryl-2-(o-hydroxymethylphenyl)ethanols from readily available 3-substituted phthalides are described. Their reaction with polyphosphoric acid is a route, superior in convenience and yield, to 2-arylindenes.

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