Synlett 1994; 1994(2): 107-108
DOI: 10.1055/s-1994-22755
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Extension of the Colvin Rearrangement Using Trimethylsilyldiazomethane. A New Synthesis of Alkynes

Kazuhiro Miwa* , Toyohiko Aoyama, Takayuki Shioiri
  • *Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University, Tanabe-dori, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467, JAPAN
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Publication Date:
22 March 2002 (online)

Colvin rearrangement of aryl alkyl ketones and aldehydes by reaction with lithium trimethylsilyldiazomethane has been shown to give the corresponding homologous alkynes in high to moderate yields.

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