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Synthesis 1988; 1988(9): 712-714
DOI: 10.1055/s-1988-27682
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Efficient Synthesis of peri-Hydroxylated 9,10-Anthracenedione Ethers via Alkylation of Cesium Phenolates

R. Thomas Winters* , Anthony D. Sercel, H. D. Hollis Showalter
  • *Chemistry Department, Parke-Davis Pharmaceutical Research Division, Warner-Lambert Co., Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
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18 September 2002 (online)

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A comparison of the reaction of the potassium and cesium phenolates of a series of peri-hydroxylated 9,10-anthracenediones with a range of alkylating agents is described. Cesium phenolates promote accelerated reaction rates, give higher product yields, and provide for the introduction of a wider range of alkyl groups.