Journal of the American Chemical Society

Metalations of Diphenylmethane and Related Compounds by Potassium Amide. Condensations with Carbonyl Compounds1

RS Yost, CR Hauser

Index: Yost; Hauser Journal of the American Chemical Society, 1947 , vol. 69, p. 2325,2327

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Abstract

Although certain condensations have been effected fairly satisfactorily in this medium, the diphenylmethane is probably not completely metalated since this hydrocarbon appears to be only a slightly stronger acid than amm~ nia.~ However, essentially complete metalation has been realized by driving off the ammonia leaving the diphenylmethylpotassium suspended in ether. 4 Carbonation of the ether suspension with excess Dry Ice has given ...