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Synlett 1999; 1999(9): 1474-1476
DOI: 10.1055/s-1999-2875
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Synthesis of Quinones from Hydroquinone Dimethyl Ethers. Oxidative Demethylation with Cobalt(III) Fluoride

Ayumi Tomatsu* , Syunji Takemura, Kimiko Hashimoto, Masaya Nakata
  • *Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University, 3-14-1 Hiyoshi, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama 223-8522, Japan; Fax + 81-45-5 63-04 46; E-mail: msynktxa@applc.keio.ac.jp
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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