Reactions of quinones with aromatic ethers. Part V. Triphenylene-1,4-quinones from 2,3-diaryl-1,4-benzoquinones
Abstract
2,3-Diaryl-1,4-benzoquinones, prepared by the Meerwein arylation of other benzoquinones, undergo Scholl reactions on treatment with acids and oxidising agents with the formation of triphenylene-1,4-quinones.