K. Kobayashi, Hideki D. Shimizu, A. Sasaki
May 1, 1991
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Journal of Organic Chemistry
Abstract
A one-step formation of 2,3-dihydronaphtho-[2,3-b]furan-4,9-diones in 41-83% by a new 2+3 type regioselective photoaddition of 2-hydroxy-4-naphthoquinones with a variety of alkenes is reported. The dihydronaphthofurandiones can readily be transformed into naphtho [2,3-b]furan-4,9-diones including a natural quinone, maurinone