The invention discloses a method for synthesizing a 2-substituted-1,4-
naphthoquinone compound. The method comprises the following steps: by taking a 2-alkynyl
acetophenone compound of a formula I as shown in the specification as a
raw material, in the presence of a
copper catalyst, by taking
Selectfluor as an oxidant, adding an alkali substance, performing a stirring reaction for 10-24 hours at 70 DEG C in a mixed
solvent of
acetonitrile and water, and after the reaction is completed, and performing aftertreatment on reaction liquid, thereby obtaining the 2-substituted-1,4-
naphthoquinone compound of a formula II as shown in the specification. By adopting the method disclosed by the invention, the raw materials are variable, a great amount of derivatives can be generated, the catalyst is cheap and easy to obtain, the cost can be greatly lowered, and no
pollution can be caused;
oxygen sources used in the method are water and
Selectfluor; the reaction condition is gentle, and
energy consumption can be reduced; in addition, the method has the characteristics of being high in yield, good in substrate universality, simple and convenient in aftertreatment operation, and the like.