2013, Vol.42, No.12

1531-1533

The dimerization reactions of 2-bromo-3,5,6-trimethyl-1,4-benzoquinone have been examined. 2,2′-Dimeric benzoquinone was prepared via a Stille-type homocoupling, whereas an oxepin was formed by the treatment of the title quinone with hexamethylditin, CuI, and (±)-BINAP in DMF. Two dimerization reactions involving a hetero Diels–Alder reaction between quinones and quinone methides were also observed.