Abstract
The benzyl and isopropyl groups were evaluated as O‐protecting entities in 1,2,4,5,8‐pentaalkoxynaphthalene systems upon treatment with a proven acetylation protocol. Only the benzyl group demonstrated moderate stability.
Acknowledgments
The authors thank the National Research Foundation and the University of the Western Cape for financial assistance.
Notes
*Numbering to maintain consistency with 20, 21, and 24.