[1,5] and [1,2] Acetyl shifts in Diels–Alder adducts of 2-acetyl-6-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone
Abstract
Treatment of the Diels–Alder adduct 4a-acetyl-4a,5,8,8a-tetrahydro-3-methyl-1, 4-naphthoquinone with pyridine–methanol or acetic anhydride leads to a [1,5] acetyl shift to the 3-position which can be followed by a [1,2] acetyl shift to the 2-position (adduct numbering).