Abstract
The reduction of disubstituted naphthalene derivatives by potassium–graphite intercalate C8K is reported. The reduction is carried out at 0 °C in tetrahydrofuran. The C8K–ether system suggests an alternative route for the Birch type reaction and the mechanism is discussed vis-a-vis the reaction in liquid ammonia.
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