Synlett 1990; 1990(11): 704
DOI: 10.1055/s-1990-21218
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Monomeric Formaldehyde in Ethereal Solution

Manfred Schlosser* , Titus Jenny, Yves Guggisberg
  • *Institut de Chimie organique de l'Université, Rue de la Barre 2, CH-1005 Lausanne, Switzerland
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Publication Date:
08 March 2002 (online)

Ethereal solutions of monomeric formaldehyde can be conveniently prepared from paraformaldehyde and p-toluenesulfonic anhydride and offer practical advantages in organic synthesis.