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Synlett 1997; 1997(4): 365-366
DOI: 10.1055/s-1997-806
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A Convenient Synthesis of 2-Alkylated 1,4-Benzenediols

Yutaka Ozaki1 , Ayako Hosoya, Kyouko Okamura, Sang-Won Kim2
  • 1Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Josai University, Keyakidai, Sakado, Saitama, 350-02, Japan, Fax 81 492 71 7984; E-mail uozaki@pop.josai.ac.jp
  • 2Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Josai University, Keyakidai, Sakado, Saitama, 350-02, Japan, Fax 81 492 71 7984
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31 December 2000 (online)

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Reaction of 1,4-cyclohexanedione with a variety of aldehydes in the presence of metal halides generated the 2-alkylated 1,4-benzenediols in good yields without any aromatic by-products.

1,4-benzenediols - hydroquinones - 1,4-cyclohexanedione - metal halide - lithium chloride

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