ISSN:
1572-8838
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Control Technology
Notes:
Abstract A new process for the synthesis of trimethylhydroquinone from mesitylene is presented. It consists of two steps, the first being the electrochemical oxidation of mesitylene to 2,4,6-trimethyl-4-hydroxycyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-one. In the second step this intermediate is chemically rearranged to trimethylhydroquinone. The overall yields were maximally 57% (material) and 40% (current) with 71% conversion. The electrochemical step is described and discussed in detail, while only preliminary results are presented for the chemical rearrangement.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01006852
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