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2027747 
Journal Article 
An efficient one-pot synthesis of anthraquinone derivatives catalyzed by alum in aqueous media 
Madje, BR; Shelke, KF; Sapkal, SB; Kakade, GK; Shingare, MS 
2010 
Yes 
Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews
ISSN: 1751-7192 
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD 
ABINGDON 
3 
4 
269-273 
English 
WOS:000293064700003 
Alum (KAl(SO(4))(2)center dot 12H(2)O) performs as a novel catalyst for the synthesis of anthraquinone derivatives from phthalic anhydride and substituted benzenes in good to excellent yields (70-96%) using water as a solvent at ambient temperature. Several solvents were examined for this reaction; however, in terms of reaction yield and time, water was found to be the optimum solvent. The remarkable advantages offered by this method are an inexpensive and easily available catalyst, a simple procedure, mild conditions, and much faster (60-120 min) reactions. 
anthraquinone; alum; one-pot synthesis