The Journal of Organic Chemistry

Preparation of alpha Allyl Ketones from Allyl Alcohol and Ketones

NB Lorette

Index: Lorette,N.B. Journal of Organic Chemistry, 1961 , vol. 26, p. 4855 - 4859

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Abstract

Various ketones and allyl alcohol were allowed to react at elevated temperatures to give alpha allyl-substituted ketones. The influence of the reaction time, temperature, reactant ratio, and catalysts on the course of the reaction wa~ studied. The presence of an allyl group on an alpha carbon atom of a ketone inhibits further reaction at that atom. A reaction mechanism is proposed.