Synthesis 1994; 1994(7): 714-718
DOI: 10.1055/s-1994-25555
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Total Synthesis of 2-Tetraprenylbenzoquinol and -benzoquinone

Samir Bouzbouz* , Bernard Kirschleger
  • *Laboratoire de Synthèse Organique Associé au CNRS, Faculté des Sciences et des Techniques, 2, Rue de la Houssinière, F-44072 Nantes Cedex 03, France
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17 September 2002 (online)

The total synthesis of 2-tetraprenylbenzoquinol and -benzoquinone is described. A key step in this synthesis is the highly regio- and stereoselective coupling between an appropriate aromatic allylcarbonate and an activated bifunctional farnesyl derivative using Pd(PPh3)4 as catalyst.