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Synlett 2001; 2001(7): 1134-1136
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-15161
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A Facile Cleavage of Ketone N,N-Dimethylhydrazones by CeCl3 · 7 H2O-SiO2

Jhillu S. Yadav* , Basi V. Subba Reddy, M. Shashi K. Reddy, G. Sabitha
  • *Organic Chemistry Division-1, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad-500 007, India; Fax + 91 40 7 17 05 12; E-mail: yadav@iict.ap.nic.in
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31 December 2001 (online)

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Ketone N,N-dimethylhydrazones are rapidly and chemoselectively deprotected to the corresponding ketones in high yields by CeCl3 · 7 H2O supported on silica gel under microwave irradiation. The method is compatible with acid sensitive substrates.

CeCl3 · 7 H2O-SiO2 - N,N-dimethylhydrazones - ketones - microwaves

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