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Synthesis 1994; 1994(12): 1399-1400
DOI: 10.1055/s-1994-25698
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Persulfate/Copper(II): A Mild and Efficient Oxidising System for the Conversion of Dihydroxybenzenes to Quinones

Claudio Costantini* , Marco d'Ischia, Giuseppe Prota
  • *Department of Organic and Biological Chemistry, University of Naples "Federico II", Via Mezzocannone 16, I-80134 Naples, Italy
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25 April 2002 (online)

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Sodium persulfate in the presence of copper(II) ions efficiently oxidises a number of o- and p-diphenols to the corresponding quinones under mild conditions.