Anthrone (1) can be alkylated selectively to give O-, C,O- or C,C-substituted compounds 2, 4, or 5, respectively. Similarly, 5,5-dimethyl-3-isoxazolidinone (6) and 4-methylquinolone (9) yield N- or O-derivatives 7 and 8 or 10 and 11, respectively. The product ratios can be influenced strongly sometimes by use of different phase transfer catalysts, but the sensitivity of each reaction towards the catalysts is unique.

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