Reaction of Hydroxylamines with 1,4-Quinones: A New Direct Synthesis of Aminoquinones

All articles of this category A novel one-step amination of 1,4-naphthoquinones and 1,4-benzoquinones is described. O -Benzylhydroxylamine was found to be the best aminating agent while O -methylhydroxylamine, carboxymethoxylamine and free hydroxylamine are less effective.