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The reaction of halogenated quinones with a variety of secondary amines in
the presence of acetaldehyde proceeds via intermediate formation of enamine
s and produces mono quinonic enaminones. The use of two equivalents of enam
ine results in both symmetrical and nonsymmetrical bis-derivatives.