Chemistry Letters, Vol.30, No.1, 48-49, 2001
A new OsO4-mediated carbon-carbon bond cleavage reaction leading to the formation of anthraquinone
A new OsO4-mediated carbon-carbon bond cleavage reaction leading to the formation of anthraquinone was observed. The reaction goes through the dihydroxylated intermediate and is aided by the presence of pyridine.