Process for the preparation of 4-hydroxy-2,4,6-trimethyl-2,5-cyclohexadienone

摘要

4-Hydroxy-2,4,6-trimethyl-2,5-cyclohexadienone is prepared by oxidation of 2,4,6-trimethylphenol with a manganese derivative of valency greater than 2 in an aqueous acidic medium.