An efficient procedure for the deprotection of α,α,α-trihalogen (Cl, Br) methyl alcohols
under mild reaction conditions to produce the corresponding aldehydes and haloforms
is described. This method can be applied to the deprotection of aromatic, aliphatic,
and heterocyclic trihalomethyl alcohol compounds.
Key words
trihalohydrins - aldehydes - deprotection - haloform