Microwave-induced Selective Alkoxylation of 1,4-Naphthoquinones†

Abstract

A new efficient alkoxylation of 1,4-naphthoquinones at the active quinonoid position is reported using alkanols and an alkenol in the presence of cerium chloride and iodine under microwave irradiation.

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