Benzopyran derivatives R 03503-Benzoyl-4-hydroxyisochromen-1-one Derivatives, Their Synthesis and Synthetic Application. -The title compounds (IV) are readily prepared by KOH-mediated cyclization of the phthalates (III). They serve as intermediates for the synthesis of various isocoumarin derivatives which are structurally related to anticancer active indenoisoquinolines. -(HRADIL*, P.; MELNICKY, R.; GREPL, M.; KORISTEK, K.; HLAVAC, J.; BERTOLASI, V.; Heterocycles 68 (2006) 9, 1845-1859; Dep. Org. Chem., Palacky Univ., CZ-771 46 Olomouc, Czech Republic; Eng.) -Mais 03-124