Synlett 1992; 1992(10): 799-800
DOI: 10.1055/s-1992-21495
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Application of Ultrasound to the Synthesis of Polycyclic Arenes via the Bis-Wittig Reaction

ChengXi Yang* , Dominic T. C. Yang, Ronald G. Harvey
  • *Ben May Institute, The University of Chicago, Chicago IL 60637, USA
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Publication Date:
08 March 2002 (online)

The synthesis of polyarenes by the bis-Wittig reaction of ortho-quinones is dramatically accelerated by ultrasound with significant enhancement in yields in some cases.

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