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Trichloromethylation of carbonyl compounds in the presence of crown ethers

Journal Article · · J. Org. Chem. USSR (Engl. Transl.); (United States)
OSTI ID:6009288

The reaction of potassium trichloroacetate with carbonyl compounds (aldehydes, acid anhydrides and chlorides) in acetonitrile in the presence of crown ethers leads to an increase of 11-19% in the yield of the C-trichloromethylation products and reduces the reaction time by an order of magnitude. The macrocyclic perhydrodibenzo-18-crown-6 polyether, used as phase-transfer catalyst, is more effective than dibenzo-18-crown-6.

Research Organization:
M. Azizbekov Azerbaidzhan Institute of Petroleum and Chemistry (USSR)
OSTI ID:
6009288
Journal Information:
J. Org. Chem. USSR (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: J. Org. Chem. USSR (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 24:8; ISSN JOCYA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English