The Journal of organic chemistry

Copper (II)-Catalyzed Reactions of Activated Aromatics

A Puzari, JB Baruah

Index: Puzari; Baruah, Jubaraj B. Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2000 , vol. 65, # 8 p. 2344 - 2349

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Abstract

The catalytic reaction of cis-bisglycinato copper (II) monohydrate in the presence of hydrogen peroxide leads to hydroxylation of phenol to give catechol and hydroquinone (1: 1.2 ratio) in good yield. 2, 6-Dimethylphenol can be hydroxylated by hydrogen peroxide and