Formic Acid → Hydroquinone

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Tocol (2-methyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-6-chromanol) and its derivatives are noted for antioxidant activity. Merck 9th Ed. at page 1221, which is hereby incorporated by reference. Tocol is a colorless viscous oil having a molecular weight of about 388.61 and a boiling point of about 165° C. to about 175° C. at 0.001 atm. Merck 9th Ed. at page 1221. The structural formula of tocol is given in formula (X) below: ##STR7## Tocol can be produced by condensation of hydroquinone and phytol in the presence of anhydrous formic acid. Merck 9th Ed. at page 1221.

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