Synthesis 1986; 1986(3): 221-222
DOI: 10.1055/s-1986-31623
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Boron Trifluoride Etherate/Iodide Ion, a Novel Reagent for the Non-Aqueous Conversion of Acetals to Carbonyl Compounds

Arun K. Mandal* , P. Y. Shrotri, A. D. Ghogare
  • *Alchemie Research Centre, P. O. Box 155, Thane-Belapur Road, Thane 400 601, Maharashtra, India
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Publication Date:
20 August 2002 (online)

A combination of boron trifluoride etherate and iodide ion in chloroform or acetonitrile is found to be an excellent reagent for the non-aqueous conversion of acetals to carbonyl compounds.

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