Synlett 2007(18): 2823-2826  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-991088
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A Protocol for the Direct Conversion of Aldehydes into Arenes - Proof of ­Principle

Maud Gayral, John. M. Brown*
Chemistry Research Laboratory, Mansfield Rd., Oxford OX1 3TA, UK
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Publication History

Received 6 August 2007
Publication Date:
12 October 2007 (online)

Abstract

A functional C5-phosphonate reagent serves as the direct precursor of a phenyl group, the remaining carbon atom arising from an aldehyde.

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This E/Z mixture arose from both the Wittig and Horner-Emmons olefination procedures.