Microwave-induced Monohydroxymethylation and Monoalkoxylation of 1,4-Naphthoquinones

Abstract

1,4-Naphthoquinones and its derivatives have been hydroxymethylated and alkoxylated in the quinone ring using,respectively, formalin or an alcohol, in the presence of K₂CO₃ or HgO by heating or microwave irradiation.

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