A. K. Banerjee, W. Vera, M. Laya
Dec 31, 2004
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Synthetic Communications
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Abstract An efficient synthesis of 5,8‐dimethyl‐2‐tetralone 4 starting from 5,8‐dimethyl‐1‐tetralone 2 is described. It was converted into the unsaturated derivative 3, which on epoxidation followed by acid hydrolysis yielded tetralone 4. Acetoxylation of 3 with manganese(III) acetate and potassium bromide afforded dimethylnaphthalene 8 and derivative 9. †Dedicated to the memory of Dr. Marcel Roche, founder and Director of our Institute (IVIC).