Mechanism of aromatic compound acylation in Friedel-Krafts reaction

In current work the mechanism of Friedel-Krafts acylation reaction of aromatic compounds is studied. While producing aromatic ketones, the substrate undergoes the interaction with acylchloride in the presence of a catalyst. The reaction is initiated by the formation of donor/acceptor complex. In some scenarios carbonylation as a side reaction can occur. Current work reviews the synthesis of [2.2]cyclophane according to Crame and Truesdale as an example of acylation application in complex molecules synthesis as well as the reactivity of different aromatic compounds in Friedel-Krafts reactions.