Russell, R.A.Warrener, R.N.2014-10-062014-10-061981Journal of the Chemical Society, Chemical Communications, 1981; 1981(3):108-1100022-4936http://hdl.handle.net/2440/85866A direct, versatile, one-step synthesis of anthraquinones which exhibits total regioselectivity (>99%) and involves the reaction of the anion of 4- or 7-methoxy-3-phenylsulphonylphthalides with variously substituted quinone monoacetals is reported.enCopyright status unknownThe regiospecific preparation of 1,4-dioxygenated anthraquinones: a new route to islandicin, digitopurpone, and madeirinJournal article003000916210.1039/c39810000108A1981LB910000322-s2.0-37049099690102303