A convenient synthesis of quinones from hydroquinone dimethyl ethers. Oxidative demethylation with ceric ammonijm nitrate.
D002563:Cerium; D006873:Hydroquinones; D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D008738:Methyl Ethers; D009566:Nitrates; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D000644:Quaternary Ammonium Compounds; D011809:Quinones / Q000138:chemical synthesis*
D006873:Hydroquinones; D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D008738:Methyl Ethers; D009566:Nitrates; D000644:Quaternary Ammonium Compounds; D011809:Quinones; D002563:Cerium