A novel Reformatsky-like reaction of trichloronitromethane with aldehydes in the presence of tin(II) chloride

DEMİR A. G., TANYELİ C., Mahasneh A., AKSOY H.

Synthesis, no.2, pp.155-157, 1994 (Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Publication Date: 1994
  • Doi Number: 10.1055/s-1994-25426
  • Journal Name: Synthesis
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.155-157
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Trichloronitromethane adds to aldehydes in the presence of tin(II) chloride to yield dichloronitro alcohols via a Reformatsky-type reaction. Aliphatic aldehydes give higher yields than aromatic aldehydes.