Studies on Quinones. XI. Synthesis of Quinones from Hydroquinones by Using Manganese Dioxide and Acid-Impregnated Manganese Dioxide1

Abstract The preparation of a variety of quinones by oxidation of hydroquinones with manganese dioxide and manganese dioxide impregnated with nitric acid, in methylene chloride solution, is described.

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