Improved Synthesis of Aliphatic Ketones by the Reaction of Alkylmercuric Bromides With Nickel Carbonyl in the Presence of Potassium Iodide

Ilhyong Ryu, Membo Ryang, Ilsong Rhee, Haruo Omura, Shinji Murai, Noboru Sonoda

Synthetic Communications · 1984 · 11 citations · 6 references

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Abstract

Abstract An improved and convenient procedure for symmetrical aliphatic ketone synthesis is described, which employs the reaction of alkylmercuric bromides with nickel carbonyl in the presence of potassium iodide.

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