Simple, mild, and efficient method for the reduction of 1,4-benzoquinones to hydroquinones by the action of NaN3

Algi F., Balci M.

SYNTHETIC COMMUNICATIONS, vol.36, no.16, pp.2293-2297, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 36 Issue: 16
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/00397910600639760
  • Journal Name: SYNTHETIC COMMUNICATIONS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.2293-2297
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

A simple, mild, and efficient method is presented for the reduction of 1,4-benzoquinones to hydroquinones by the action of NaN3 under neutral conditions in the presence of water.