Synlett 1995; 1995(5): 459-460
DOI: 10.1055/s-1995-4986
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A Direct Access to Ketones from Lithium Carboxylates via the Sonochemical Barbier Reaction

M. J. Aurell, Y. Danhui, J. Einhorn, C. Einhorn, J. L. Luche*
  • *Laboratoire AMPERES, Université P. Sabatier, 118 route de Narbonne, 31062 Toulouse Cedex, France
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Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)

A straightforward access to ketones from alkyl chlorides, lithium carboxylates, and lithium metal in tetrahydrofuran under sonication is described, along with its domain of applicability.