Synlett 1994; 1994(8): 663-664
DOI: 10.1055/s-1994-22967
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One-Step Chromium(II)-Mediated Homologation of Aldehydes to Methyl Ketones using Me3SiCBr3

David M. Hodgson* , Paul J. Comina
  • *Department of Chemistry, University of Reading, Whiteknights, PO Box 224, Reading RG6 2AD, U.K.
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Publication Date:
18 September 2002 (online)

The one-step synthesis of methyl ketones from aldehydes and Me3SiCBr3 using CrBr3 / LiAIH4 is described.

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