Synthesis 1991; 1991(10): 827-828
DOI: 10.1055/s-1991-26582
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Stereoselective Debromination of vic-Dibromides to E-Alkenes with Dimethylformamide

Jitender M. Khurana* , Golak C. Maikap, Prabhat K. Sahoo
  • *Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi-110 007, India
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Publication Date:
29 April 2002 (online)

A simple and efficient procedure for the quantitative debromination of vic-dibromides to E-alkenes in refluxing dimethylformamide has been described.