Synthesis of the insect dyestuff kermesic acid and related anthraquinones

Abstract
The structurally related anthraquinones kermesic acid, laccaic acid D, and aloesaponarin-I and -II have been synthesised efficiently, key steps involving Diels–Alder additions and addition of 1,1-dimethoxyethene.

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