Reactant: benzo[1,3]dioxole, propionyl chloride
Product: 1-benzo[1,3]dioxol-5-yl-propan-1-one
Yield: 58 percent
Reagent: SnCl4
Solvent: CH2Cl2
Time: 1 hour
Temperature: 20°C
Ref: Journal; Daukshas, V. K.; Gaidyalis, P. G.; Pyatrauskas, O. Yu.; Udrenaite, E. B.; Gasperavichene, G. A.; Raguotene, N. V.; Pharm.Chem.J.(Engl.Transl.); EN; 21; 5; 1987; 341-345; KHFZAN; Khim.Farm.Zh.; RU; 21; 5; 1987; 569-573.