(1) Chrysin, (2) tectochrysin and (3) 5-O-methyl chrysin are subjected to the two stage oxidation process. All of them give good yields of the corresponding 8-aldehydes. In (2) the 8-position (para) is predominantly more reactive than the 6-position (ortho). In (1) and (3) the favourable influence of a hydroxyl and a methoxyl in the 5-position is exerted. The Dakin’s reaction gives poor yields if the product is a quinol and good yields if it is a catechol. Experiments with (1) and (2) lead to the conclusion that the two stage method is available for para oxidations though the yields are poor.