Synthesis of 1, 2??Naphthalenediol Diacetates by Rhodium (II)??Catalyzed Reaction of 1, 2??Diazonaphthoquinones with Acetic Anhydride

M Kitamura, M Kisanuki…

Index: Kitamura, Mitsuru; Kisanuki, Masato; Okauchi, Tatsuo European Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2012 , # 5 p. 905 - 907

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Abstract

In the further study of the metal-catalyzed reaction of 1,2-diazonaphthoquinones, we found that 1,2-diazonaphthoquinones react with acetic anhydride in the presence of Rh 2 (OAc) 4 to form 1,2-naphthalenediol diacetates. To the best of our knowledge, a practical and efficient reaction of α-diazocarbonyl compounds with an acid anhydride has not been reported.5,6 In this communication, we describe the results of an investigation of this process.