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Synlett 1991; 1991(12): 901-902
DOI: 10.1055/s-1991-20916
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Samarium-Catalyzed Electrosynthesis of 1,2-Diketones by the Direct Reductive Dimerization of Aromatic Esters: A Novel Coupling Reaction

H. Hébri* , E. Duñach, M. Heintz, M. Troupel, J. Périchon
  • *Laboratoire d'Electrochimie, Catalyse et Synthèse Organique (L.E.C.S.O.), C.N.R.S., UMR 28, 2 rue Henri-Dunant, F-94320 Thiais, France
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07 March 2002 (online)

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A series of diaryl diketones are obtained in moderate to good yield by the one-step electrochemical coupling of aromatic esters, utilizing samarium(III) chloride as the catalyst precursor in the presence of a magnesium anode.