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Dimeric Naphthoquinones, XVIII. - Ammonium Cerium(IV) Nitrate as Oxidising Agent: peri-Hydroxylation of Juglones giving Naphthazarins
Laatsch, Hartmut
, p. 1655 - 1668 (2007/10/02)
5,8-Dialkoxy-1-naphthols (type 6a) which are easily accessible starting from juglones (5a) are oxidised under mild conditions using ammonium cerium(IV) nitrate, yielding with high p-selectivity the corresponding 1,4-naphthoquinones (7a).By dealkylation of the latter, substituted 1,8-dihydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinones (1a) are obtained in good yields.