Synthesis 1987; 1987(6): 532-535
DOI: 10.1055/s-1987-27995
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A New Synthetic Method for the Preparation of Ketones by Denitration of α-Nitro Ketones

Noboru Ono* , Masayuki Fujii, Aritsune Kaji
  • *Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Kyoto University, Kyoto 606, Japan
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20 August 2002 (online)

The sequence of acylation of nitroalkanes and subsequent denitration of the resulting α-nitro ketones provides a new and general method for the preparation of ketones.

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