Synthesis 1994; 1994(2): 155-157
DOI: 10.1055/s-1994-25426
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A Novel Reformatsky-Like Reaction of Trichloronitromethane with Aldehydes in the Presence of Tin(II) Chloride

Ayhan S. Demir* , Cihangir Tanyeli, Ali S. Mahasneh, Hilal Aksoy
  • *Department of Chemistry, Middle East Technical University, 06531 Ankara, Turkey
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17 September 2002 (online)

Trichloronitromethane adds to aldehydes in the presence of tin(II) chloride to yield dichloronitro alcohols via a Reformatsky-type reaction. Aliphatic aldehydes give higher yields than aromatic aldehydes.

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