A. Paul Krapcho* and Zelleka Getahun Department of Chemistry University of Vermont BuKlingtOII. Vermont 05405 ... ABSTRACT: Two (convenient synthetic routes to 1,4-difluoroanthracee-9,lO-dione are described. ... As part of 14 synthetic program leading to analogs related to the bis-1, 4[ (aminoalkyl)amino]anthracene-9.1O-diones 1 for antineoplastic evaluation, had need for substantial quantities of 1.4-difluoroanthracene-9,10-dione (a). ...