Process for the preparation of hydroquinone derivatives and d- alpha -tocopherol

摘要

In this process of the invention a compound of the formula <IMAGE> I wherein R is a leaving group, is reacted with a compound of the formula <IMAGE> II wherein R1 is an ether protecting group, and, if desired a thus-obtained compound of the formula <IMAGE> III is converted in a known manner into d- alpha -tocopherol.