Isopropanol → 1,4-Anthracenedione, 2-(1-methylethoxy)-

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4 grams of 2-hydroxy-1,4-anthraquinone synthesized as described above, 20 ml of isopropanol and 12 ml of borontrifluoride etherate were heated at 70° C. overnight, yielding the desired product, 2-isopropoxy-1,4-anthraquinone. After cooling, the solution was filtered, dried, and washed with standard KHSO4. Finally, the product was washed with water and dried at room temperature overnight.

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