2002•Organic LettersRequires access

Regioselective Oxidation of Phenols to o-Quinones with o-Iodoxybenzoic Acid (IBX)

Derek J. Magdziak, Andy A. Rodriguez, Ryan W. Van De Water, Thomas R. R. Pettus

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[reaction: see text] An efficient regioselective method for oxidation of phenols to o-quinones is reported. When this procedure is combined with a subsequent reduction, it proves to be useful for the construction of a variety of catechols.

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[reaction: see text] An efficient regioselective method for oxidation of phenols to o-quinones is reported. When this procedure is combined with a subsequent reduction, it proves to be useful for the construction of a variety of catechols.

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[reaction: see text] An efficient regioselective method for oxidation of phenols to o-quinones is reported. When this procedure is combined with a subsequent reduction, it proves to be useful for the construction of a variety of catechols.

Key concepts: Regioselectivity, Chemistry, Phenols, Organic chemistry, Combinatorial chemistry, Catalysis

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