One-Pot Synthesis Benzils from Aldehydes via NHC-Catalyzed Benzoin Dimerization under Metal-Free Conditions in Water

X Bi, L Wu, C Yan, X Jing, H Zhu

Index: Bi, Xiaoxin; Wu, Lintao; Yan, Chaoguo; Jing, Xiaobi; Zhu, Hongxiang Journal of the Chilean Chemical Society, 2011 , vol. 56, # 2 p. 663 - 664

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ABSTRACT A simple and convenient one-pot procedure is reported for the synthesis of 1, 2- diketones from corresponding benzoin-type condensation reaction of aromatic aldehydes in water with N, N-dialkylbenzimidazolium salt as condensation catalyst and air as oxidizing reagent.

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