New approach to p-hydroxybenzylation of arenes via a quinomethane generated in situ from a Mannich base

Abstract

p-Hydroxybenzylation of arenes can be performed efficiently using a Mannich base and (MeO)₂SO₂ at reflux in the presence of ZnCl₂.

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