摘要 |
A method for preparing monoalkylethers of hydroquinone and of substituted hydroquinones of general formula <IMAGE> in which R is an alkyl group and R1 is hydrogen or an alkyl group, wherein a hydroquinone compound of general formula <IMAGE> is reacted with an alcohol or formula R-OH in the presence of transition metal salts, either in the presence or in the absence of air or oxygen. |