Synthesis 1987; 1987(5): 506-508
DOI: 10.1055/s-1987-27986
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Singlet-Oxygen Photolysis of Dihaloketones. A Facile and Efficient Approach to Vicinal Triketones and Their Monohydrates

M. Refat Mahran* , Wafaa M. Abdou, Mahmoud M. Sidky, Heinrich Wamhoff
  • *National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, A. R. Egypt
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Publication Date:
18 September 2002 (online)

The preparation of vic-triketones and/or their monohydrates by sensitized photooxidation (singlet oxygen) of gem-dihaloketones and/or vic-dihaloketones is described; some reaction mechanisms are discussed.

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