Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry ›› 1994, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (5): 14-17.

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Monoetherification of Hydroquinone Under the Action of Al2O3-supported K2CO3 Reagent

Zhang Zhiyong, Lu Wanfang, Shi Yaozeng, Chen Jingsu   

  1. Department of Chemistry, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093
  • Received:1993-12-05 Revised:1994-04-20 Published:1994-10-10 Online:1994-10-10

Abstract: By using Al2O3-supported K2CO3 as a base reagent,the highly selective monoetherification of hydroquinone by alkylating reagents has been carried out in good yield and by simple experimental procedures.A variety of reaction conditions affecting the monoetherification and a probable reaction mechanism were discussed.

Key words: hydroquinone, etherification, K2CO3-Al2O3 reagent