Synthesis 1986; 1986(12): 1029-1031
DOI: 10.1055/s-1986-31861
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The Copper(I)-Catalyzed Decarboxylation of Malonic Acids; A New Mild and Quantitative Method

Olivier Toussaint* , Patrice Capdevielle, Michel Maumy
  • *Laboratoire de Recherches Organiques de l'ESPCI, associé au CNRS, 10 rue Vauquelin, F-75231 Paris Cedex 05, France
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12. September 2002 (online)

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A novel catalytic decarboxylation of malonic acids under mild conditions is proposed. This simple copper(I)-catalyzed reaction affords the corresponding monocarboxylic acids in good purity and nearly quantitative yields.