General Characteristic The reagents having the formula M[HB(sec-Bu)3] are used as reducing agents. There are three types with different cations: L-Selectride (lithium), N-Selectride (sodium), and ...
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Conia-Ene Reaction
General Characteristics In the Conia-ene reaction, the enol and the alkene or alkyne parts of an unsaturated carbonyl compound react and undergo intramolecular cyclization. General References ...
Bucherer-Bergs Hydantoin Synthesis
General Characteristics Hydantoins can be synthesized from the corresponding ketones or aldehydes using potassium cyanide and ammonium carbonate. General References Bergs H, DE, 566, 094, 1929 ...
Bechamp Reduction
General Characteristics The reduction of aromatic nitro group using iron powder and HCl is called the Bechamp reduction. Besides these classical conditions, other reagents such as tin(II) chloride ...
McFadyen-Stevens Reaction
General Characteristics The thermal decomposition of acylarylsulfonylhydrazines into the corresponding aldehydes under basic conditions is known as the McFadyen-Stevens reaction. The reaction has ...
Kolbe Electrolysis
General Characteristics The decarboxylation of carboxylic acids and dimerization of the R group under electrolytic conditions is known as the Kolbe electrolysis. General References Kolbe, H. Ann. ...
Hinsberg Oxindole Synthesis
General Characteristics 2-Oxygenated indoles can be synthesized from the corresponding secondary aryl amines and bisulfite adduct of glyoxal. General References Hinsberg, O. Ber. Dtsch. Chem. Ges. ...
Monsanto Process for Acetic Acid Synthesis
General Characteristics Monsanto developed an industrial scale process for manufacturing acetic acid. In this process, the rhodium complex and cocatalytic hydroiodic acid catalyzes the carbonylation ...
Cativa Process for Acetic Acid Synthesis
General Characteristics Acetic acid is produced in different ways, such as by carbonylation of methanol and oxidation of acetaldehyde or hydrocarbons. The two carbonylation processes, the ...
Camps Quinoline Synthesis
General Characteristics The basic treatment of ortho-acylaminoacetophenones leads to cyclocondensation, producing hydroxyquinolines. The experimenter needs to be aware of possible isomer formation. ...