Synthetic Communications · 1995 · 27 citations · 16 references
Natural SciencesChemistryGreen ChemistryOrganic ChemistryHeterocyclic ChemistryOrganic SynthesisKetones
Abstract Reaction of 2-functional alkyl-1,3-diketones with 30% aqueous formaldehyde using aqueous 6-10M potassium carbonate solution as base, afforded a-functional alkyl vinyl ketones in good yields.
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