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Synlett 1990; 1990(4): 215-216
DOI: 10.1055/s-1990-21040
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Aldehydes by Photochemical C=C Bond Cleavage of 1-(2-Nitrophenyl)-1-alkenes

Herbert Frey*
  • *Universität Oldenburg, Organische Chemie I, Postfach 2503, D-2900 Oldenburg, Federal Republic of Germany
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08 March 2002 (online)

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Aryl and α,β-unsaturated aldehydes are prepared by the photolysis of 1-(2-nitrophenyl)-1-alkenes in dichloromethane, which proceeds by cleavage of the olefinic double bond.