1,8-Dihydroxyanthraquinone → 1,8,10-Trihydroxy-10-phenyl-9-anthrone

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The process of the present invention comprises reacting phenyl lithium with 1,8-dihydroxy anthraquinone in the presence of an anhydrous organic solvent, such as tetrahydrofuran, to form 1,8,10-trihydroxy-10-phenyl-9-anthrone which is then reduced with a reducing agent so as to produce 1,8-dihydroxy-10-phenyl-9-anthrone.

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