Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis · 2006 · 31 citations · 34 references
Natural SciencesBiochemistryChemistryCatalysisMetal CatalysisRedox CatalysisVitamin ChemistryHydrogen Peroxide ChemistryTransition Metal-catalyzed SynthesisVitamin Oxidation
Abstract 2‐Methylnaphthalene is oxidized in about 80 % yield with 7–9/1 regioselectivity to 2‐methyl‐1,4‐naphthoquinone by hydrogen peroxide with a strong mineral acid as the catalyst. No (transition) metal catalyst is required for this transformation.
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