Application of zeolite molecular sieves in Friedel-Crafts acylation reactions

The progress of Friedel-Crafts acylation catalyzed by zeolite molecular sieves is reviewed. The achievement of acylation of various types of aromatic substrates is summarized. H beta zeolite is an excellent catalyst for the Friedel-Crafts acylation of aromatic compounds. It is quite significant to study the acylation of inert or light activated aromatic compounds catalyzed by zeolite molecular sieves.