Abstract
A novel and convenient method for the synthesis of substituted 2-alkoxy-1-arylmethylnaphthalenes
from 1-arylidene-2-tetralones is described. This reaction follows a facile aromatization
step catalyzed under anhydrous acidic conditions in the presence of alcohols.
Key words
ethers - aromatization - rearrangement - benzylation - 2-alkoxynaphthalenes
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