2,3-Dimethoxy-1,3-butadiene (DMEBD) is a 1,3-butadiene derivative. The reaction kinetics of hydrolysis of 2,3-dimethoxy-1,3-butadiene in the presence of acid catalyst has been investigated. The [4+2] cycloadditions of 3-nitrocoumarins with DMEBD has been investigated in aqueous medium, in organic solvent and under solventless conditions. This reaction led to the formation of 4-substituted 3-nitrochromanones. It forms adducts with graphene and Diels-Alder chemistry in this formation has been investigated.