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Synthesis 1987; 1987(6): 586-587
DOI: 10.1055/s-1987-28017
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A Novel O-Alkyl Cleavage of Carboxylic Esters Effected by Tellurium Reagents

Jian Chen* , Xun Jun Zhou
  • *Department of Chemistry, Hangzhou University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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20 August 2002 (online)

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A new method for producing sodium telluride, sodium hydrogen telluride, and sodium ditelluride from tellurium and sodium borohydride in dimethylformamide is devised. These sodium telluride reagents dealkylate methyl, benzyl, and ethyl carboxylates selectively.