| Literature DB >> 16526814 |
Anniina Erkkilä1, Petri M Pihko.
Abstract
A rapid and extremely convenient method for alpha-methylenation of aldehydes with aqueous formaldehyde is described. Two optimal catalytic systems are presented that allow short reaction times and afford the functionalized products in good to excellent yields (up to 99%) and chemoselectivity.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16526814 DOI: 10.1021/jo052529q
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Org Chem ISSN: 0022-3263 Impact factor: 4.354