Abstract: A new method for the preparation of anthraquinone derivatives with a higher yield than those of previously reported methods was achieved. This method has the advantage of starting with readily available materials. In this reaction the products were obtained in high yield with short reaction time and easy operation under mild conditions. The structure of the products was assigned by physical data and spectroscopic methods.

Key words: anthraquinone, Lewis acid, sulfuric acid, one-pot synthesis