Reaction of phenyldiazomethane with aromatic aldehydes in the presence of zinc iodide

R Bartnik, G Mloston

Index: Bartnik, R.; Mloston, G. Acta Chimica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae, 1981 , vol. 106, # 4 p. 309 - 312

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Abstract

The catalytic action of zinc iodide in reactions of phenyldiazomethane with aromatic aldehydes is described. Melting points, 1 H-NMR spectra, mass spectra and IR spectra were determined and it was found that the formation of desoxybenzoins occurs without the participation of a carbenoid intermediate PhCHIZnI.(author)