Chalcone and its derivatives are important organic intermediates. Based on the properties of chalcones, a serial of reactions, such as Michael addition, photocycloaddition, polymerization etc are normally involved and chalcones are also widely used in coordination chemistry and supramolecular chemistry. Some chalcones and their analogues showed excellent biological activities, for example: antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antitumor activities and inhibiting the growth of weed. The synthesis and ...