Synthesis 2003(12): 1881-1882
DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-40983
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Antimony Pentachloride-PromotedRegeneration of Carbonyl Compounds from Oximes [1]

A. Venkat Narsaiah, K. Nagaiah*
Organic Chemistry Division, Fine ChemicalsLaboratory, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad-500007, India
e-Mail: nagaiah@iict.ap.nic.in;
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Publication History

Received 16 April 2003
Publication Date:
30 July 2003 (online)

Abstract

A simple and convenient method for the cleavage of oximes totheir parent aldehydes and ketones using antimony pentachlorideis described.