Chemoselective Bromination of Active Methylene and Methyne Compounds by Potassium Bromide, Hydrochloric Acid and Hydrogen Peroxide

Abstract

Active methylene and methyne compounds can be chemoselectively brominated in high yields using potassium ­bromide, hydrochloric acid, and hydrogen peroxide at room temperature.

Key words

halogenation - halaides - green chemistry - bromination - active methylene compounds

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