Use of Magnesium (Turnings) as a Powerful Catalyst for the O-Acylative Cleavage of Tetrahydrofuran |
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| Authors: | M A Pasha Krishnappa Manjula |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Studies in Chemistry , Bangalore University , Bangalore , India m_af_pasha@ymail.com;3. Department of Studies in Chemistry , Bangalore University , Bangalore , India |
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| Abstract: | In a short reaction time, acyl chlorides and dry tetrahydrofuran react in the presence of a catalytic amount of magnesium turnings (Mg) at 25 °C to give 4-chlorobutyl esters in excellent yields.  Additional information ACKNOWLEDGMENT Krishnappa Manjula is thankful to V. P. Jayashankara for his timely help and encouragement. |
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| Keywords: | Acyl chlorides 4-chlorobutylesters magnesium turnings tetrahydrofuran |
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