A strategy for the ecofriendly and high??yielding synthesis of ubiquinones starting from simple materials and using mild conditions is reported. CoQ 1 , CoQ 2 , CoQ 3 , and CoQ 9 were prepared. ... A strategy for the ecofriendly and high??yielding synthesis of ubiquinones starting from simple materials and using mild conditions is reported. CoQ 1 , CoQ 2 , CoQ 3 , and CoQ 9 were prepared. ... The development of new antioxidant drugs is of primary importance ...