Synlett 1994; 1994(2): 109
DOI: 10.1055/s-1994-22756
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A New Synthesis of Aldehydes from Ketones Utilizing Trimethylsilyldiazomethane

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)

Reaction of lithium trimethylsilyldiazomethane with aliphatic ketones in the presence of excess diisopropylamine afforded enamines, which were readily converted to the corresponding aldehydes in good to moderate yields.

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