Oxidation with bis(salicylidene)ethylenediiminocobalt(II) (salcomine): 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-benzoquinone
CAS index name: 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-
Organic SynthesesOxidation

A checked procedure from Organic Syntheses, the journal whose preparations are repeated in a second laboratory before publication. The full experimental, with amounts, hazards and characterisation data, is on orgsyn.org.
Reagents
| Compound | Role | Equiv | MW (g/mol) | ρ (g/mL) | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salcomine14167-18-1 · C16H14CoN2O2 | product | — | 325.23 | — | — |
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