Synthesis 1989; 1989(7): 559-560
DOI: 10.1055/s-1989-27319
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A New, One-Pot Preparation of Alicyclic Ketones via WoIff Rearrangement

Zdenko Majerski* , Vladimir Vinković
  • *Ruder Bošković Institute, YU-41001 Zagreb, Croatia, Yugoslavia
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Publication Date:
12 January 2006 (online)

Photooxygenation of α-diazocycloalkanones leads to ring contraction via Wolff rearrangement to give cycloalkanones in moderate to good yields.