A novel process for synthesis of Atovaquone

摘要

A stereospecific efficient process for synthesis of atovaquone i.e. trans-2-[4-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclohexyl ]-3-hydroxy-1,4-naphthalenedione and its cis isomer from commercially available raw materials such as α-tetralone and 4-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclohexanone is described.