The Catalytic Friedel-Crafts Acylation Reaction Using a Catalyst Generated from GaCl3 and a Silver Salt

Abstract
In the presence of a catalyst generated from GaCl3 and a silver salt (AgClO4 or AgSbF6), the Friedel-Crafts acylation reaction of aromatic compounds such as anisole and veratrole with acid anhydrides smoothly proceeds to afford the corresponding aromatic ketones in high yields.