Abstract
3-Phenylsulfanylphthalides (e.g. 8a) readily react with p-benzoquinones in the presence of LiOtBu in THF to furnish 1,4-dihydroxyanthraquinones in good yields and one-pot operations.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Anthracyclines / chemistry
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Anthraquinones / chemistry*
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Benzofurans / chemistry
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Benzoquinones / chemistry
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Hydroxylation
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Molecular Structure
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Naphthacenes / chemistry
Substances
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Anthracyclines
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Anthraquinones
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Benzofurans
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Benzoquinones
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Naphthacenes
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phthalide
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naphthacene