Synthesis 1990; 1990(11): 1059-1061
DOI: 10.1055/s-1990-27093
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Efficient Synthesis of α-(Hydroxymethyl) Ketones Not Available Through Aldol-Type Processes

Shawn R. Hitchcock* , Françoise Perron, Van A. Martin, Kim F. Albizati
  • *Department of Chemistry, Wayne State University Detroit MI 48202 USA
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Publication Date:
17 September 2002 (online)

An efficient synthesis of α-(hydroxymethyl) ketones from β-keto esters has been developed, which is experimentally simple, amenable to large scale production and provides products of high purity without resort to chromatography in most cases. The method is a useful alternative and complement to condensation processes.

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