Abstract 1, 2, 3-Trisubstituted azulene analogs 6a and 6b easily underwent methoxylation in position 4 or 6 of an azulene ring via an electrochemical oxidation. It is a simple, convenient and selective method for introducing a methoxy group into a 7-membered ring of azulene analogs when compared with traditional chemical methods. It could be useful in preparing 2, 4-and 2, 6-azuloquinone analogs.
