Journal of the Chemical Society (Resumed)

A synthesis of methyl homologues of naphthols and dihydroxynaphthalenes

NP Buu-Hoï, D Lavit

Index: Buu-Hoi; Lavit Journal of the Chemical Society, 1955 , p. 2776,2777

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Abstract

A three-step method for the synthesis of methyl homologues of a-and P-naphthol and of dihydroxynaphthalencs consists of formylation of the corresponding methyl ether, reduction of the naphthaldehyde formed, and subsequent demethylation. Application of this method to