A highly catalytic and selective conversion of carboxylic acids to 1-alkenes of one less carbon atom

JA Miller, JA Nelson, MP Byrne

Index: Miller, Joseph A.; Nelson, Jeffrey A.; Byrne, Michael P. Journal of Organic Chemistry, 1993 , vol. 58, # 1 p. 18 - 20

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Abstract

Summary: An equimolar mixture of a carboxylic acid and acetic anhydride produces a reagent combination that undergoes a highly efficient decarbonylationtdehydration at 250 OC using either Pd-or Rh-based catalyst systems, affording excellent yields of the corresponding 1-alkenes of one less carbon atom.