Synthesis 2004(17): 2927-2929  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-829191
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A New Convenient, Efficient, and Regioselective Synthesis of 1,3-Diaryl- 1,3-dihalopropanes

George W. Kabalka*, Zhongzhi Wu, Yuhong Ju
Departments of Chemistry and Radiology, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-1600, USA
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Received 25 March 2004
Publication Date:
13 August 2004 (online)

Abstract

Reactions of aryl aldehydes with styrenes in the presence of boron trihalides produce 1,3-diaryl-1,3-dihalopropanes in excellent yields.