Reagents and conditions: (i)
ethanol, NH2NH2·H2O; (ii) trimethoxy
benzoyl chloride, pyridine, lower temp; (iii) P2S5, pyridine; (iv) AlCl3, benzene; (v) R–Br, anhydrous
K2CO3, acetone; (vi) CrO2Cl2, pyridine, DCM; (vii) 2,4-dihydroxy aniline, EtOH, 3 h.