Results A new benzophenone was isolated and identified as 2-methoxy-3,4-methylenedioxy-benzophenone (I), along with a known compound 4-hydroxy-2,6-dimethoxy-benzophenone (II).
2-(methylenedioxy)benzene is synthesized by using catechol, dichloromethane and dimethylsulfoxide with the condition of alkali and normal pressure. Overall yield of the process is 73.4%.