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.