The reaction of α-phenethyl radicals with 1,4-benzoquinone and 2,6-di-tert-butyl-1,4-benzoquinone
摘要:
The absolute rate constant for 1,4-benzoquinone (BQ) irreversibly trapping alpha-phenethyl radicals (3) has been determined as 4.4 x 10(6) M-1 s(-1) 43 degrees C using acyclic cis azoalkane 9c as a radical precursor. These reactants afford the hydroquinone mono ether 4 at 30 degrees C but a mixture of products at elevated temperature. 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-1,4-benzoquinone (DTBQ) also reacts with 3 but the cyclohexadienone products are thermally labile. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Addition of alkyl radicals generated from B-alkylcatecholboranes onto 1,4-benzoquinones leads to substituted hydroquinones in good overall yields. Formation of aryl ethers via a unique radical addition to the oxygen atom of the enone system is the main reaction when bulky secondary and tertiary alkyl radicals are used. Less hindered secondary and primary radicals give the expected 1,4-conjugate addition
The reaction of α-phenethyl radicals with 1,4-benzoquinone and 2,6-di-tert-butyl-1,4-benzoquinone
作者:Paul S. Engel、Hee Jung Park、Hua Mo、Shaoming Duan
DOI:10.1016/j.tet.2010.09.034
日期:2010.11
The absolute rate constant for 1,4-benzoquinone (BQ) irreversibly trapping alpha-phenethyl radicals (3) has been determined as 4.4 x 10(6) M-1 s(-1) 43 degrees C using acyclic cis azoalkane 9c as a radical precursor. These reactants afford the hydroquinone mono ether 4 at 30 degrees C but a mixture of products at elevated temperature. 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-1,4-benzoquinone (DTBQ) also reacts with 3 but the cyclohexadienone products are thermally labile. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.