Preparation of 1 4 dimethoxybenzene

Preparation of 1 4 dimethoxybenzene 1 4 dimethoxybenzene: The 1 mole of hydroquinone (benzene-1,4-diol, quinol) is treated rapidly with stirring, in a three-necked flask provided with a reflux condenser, stirrer, internal thermometer, and dropping funnel, with 2.5 mole of 10% sodium hydroxide. With vigorous stirring, 2 mole of dimethyl sulfate is added in such a … Read more