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Synthesis 1990; 1990(11): 1083-1084
DOI: 10.1055/s-1990-27101
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Obtention of Anthraquinones by Selective Oxidation of the Corresponding Anthracenes and 9,10-Dimethoxyanthracenes with Copper or Zinc Nitrate supported on Silica Gel

Mario Anastasia* , Pietro Allevi, Cristina Bettini, Alberto Fiecchi, Anna Maria Sanvito
  • *Department of Chemistry and Medical Biochemistry, Milan University, Via Saldini, 50, I-20133 Milano, Italy
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17 September 2002 (online)

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Anthracene, 9,10-dimethoxyanthracene and substituted analogues are selectively oxidized to the corresponding anthraquinones in good yields by copper(II) or zinc(II) nitrate supported on silica gel; the ether groups at different position from 9 and 10 are unaffected.