Abstract
Pd(OAc)2 was found to be an efficient catalyst for the macrocyclization of 1,2-diazonaphthoquinones and cyclic ethers. This transformation serves as an efficient method for the synthesis of protected 1,2-naphthalenediols.
Supporting Information
Experimental procedures and characterization data, including 1H and 13C NMR spectra for new compounds. This material is available free of charge via the Internet at http://pubs.acs.org.
