Reaction of 3,4,6-Triisopropyl- о -benzoquinone with 3,4,6-Triisopropylcatechol

Formation of protonated 3,4,6-triisopropylsemiquinone radicals in solution of a mixture of 3,4,6- triisopropyl- о -benzoquinone and 3,4,6-triisopropylcatechol was shown using ESR spectroscopy. Heating the mixture to 110°С leads to the formation of the condensation products, additional amount of 3,4,6-triisopropylcatechol, and evolution of propylene. Mathematical simulation of the kinetics of the reaction was performed.