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Synlett 1999; 1999(9): 1474-1476
DOI: 10.1055/s-1999-2875
DOI: 10.1055/s-1999-2875
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Synthesis of Quinones from Hydroquinone Dimethyl Ethers. Oxidative Demethylation with Cobalt(III) Fluoride
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31 December 1999 (online)
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The oxidative demethylation of 1,4-dimethoxynaphthalene and 1,4-dimethoxybenzene derivatives with cobalt(III) fluoride proceeded in good to excellent yield to afford the corresponding naphthoquinone and benzoquinone derivatives.
oxidative demethylation - cobalt(III) fluoride - hydroquinone dimethyl ethers - quinones - reduction potential