Facile and highly efficient method for the C-alkylation of 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone to nitroalkenes under catalyst-free 'on water' conditions

Deepak Kumar Barange, Veerababurao Kavala, B. Rama Raju, Chun Wei Kuo, Chi Tseng, Yu Chen Tu, Ching Fa Yao*

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Abstract

C-Alkylation of 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone to various nitroolefins was achieved under catalyst-free employing 'on water' conditions. The mechanism for the formation can be explained on the basis of dual activation of nitroalkene and 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinones via hydrogen bonding. Simple reaction conditions, high yields of the products, and environmentally benign medium are attractive features of this method.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5116-5119
Number of pages4
JournalTetrahedron Letters
Volume50
Issue number36
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009 Sept 9

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Drug Discovery
  • Organic Chemistry

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