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Synthesis 1994; 1994(9): 917-919
DOI: 10.1055/s-1994-25603
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Reaction of Hydroxylamines with 1,4-Quinones: A New Direct Synthesis of Aminoquinones

Shmuel Bittner* , Dorit Lempert
  • *Department of Chemistry & The R. Bloch Coal Center, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 84105, Israel
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17 September 2002 (online)

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A novel one-step amination of 1,4-naphthoquinones and 1,4-benzoquinones is described. O-Benzylhydroxylamine was found to be the best aminating agent while O-methylhydroxylamine, carboxymethoxylamine and free hydroxylamine are less effective.