Nuclear vs. side-chain reactivity in the anodic oxidation of 2-(4-alkylphenoxy)ethanol derivatives. An interesting effect of the 2-hydroxyethyl group
Abstract
Anodic oxidation of 2-(4-alkylphenoxy)ethanol derivatives in methanol using potassium fluoride as electrolyte at constant current affords good yields of 4-alkyl-4-methoxycyclohexa-2,5-dienone acetals.