The invention discloses a synthesis method of a
benzoquinone compound, which is characterized in that a
metal-
Schiff base complex and a derivative thereof are used as a catalytic
system,
oxygen is used as a green oxidant, a polar aprotic
solvent is used as a medium, and the efficient synthesis of the
benzoquinone compound is realized under the mild condition of 20-90 DEG C. Experiments show that the catalytic
system effectively regulates and controls an activation path of a phenolic substrate through a synergistic effect of a ligand
electron effect and steric hindrance, so that the conversion rate of an ortho-substituted phenolic compound and the selectivity of a target product are improved. Compared with a traditional
system, the catalyst shows excellent
catalytic cycle stability and specific recognition capability on o-
cresol substrates, and the
catalytic efficiency of the catalyst is improved. The technical
route has the advantages of high economical efficiency, recyclability and the like, conforms to the
green chemistry principle, and provides an innovative solution for industrial preparation of
benzoquinone fine chemicals.