Photochemical synthesis of 3-alkynals from 1-alkynoxy-9,10-anthraquinones.
Photolysis of 1-(3-alkynoxy)-9,10-anthraquinones in deoxygenated methanol leads to moderate yields (35-45%) of 3-alkynals along with the unexpected formation of diacetals. Reaction of these 3-alkynals with Grignard and Wittig reagents occurs nearly quantitatively without rearrangement to their 2,3-dienal isomers.
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Calvin College, 1726 Knollcrest Circle SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546-4403, USA. blan@calvin.edu
Ronald L
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Blankespoor
Peter J
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Boldenow
Eric C
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Hansen
Jeffrey M
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Kallemeyn
Andrew G
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Lohse
David M
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Rubush
Derek
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Vrieze