Synthesis 1987; 1987(10): 943-944
DOI: 10.1055/s-1987-28134
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Ionic Hydrogenation of Phthalides: An Efficient Route to o-Benzylbenzoic Acids

R. R. Joshi* , N. S. Narasimhan
  • *Garware Research Centre, Department of Chemistry, University of Poona, Pune 411 007, India
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Publication Date:
12 September 2002 (online)

The formation of o-benzylbenzoic acids 2 from 3-aryl phthalides 1 using triethylsilane/titanium tetrachloride as reducing agent is described.