Author/Authors :
Zhou, Cunliu University of Science Technology of China - Department of Chemistry, China , Jiang, Jiaoyang University of Science Technology of China - Department of Chemistry, China , Zhou, Yuqing University of Science Technology of China - Department of Chemistry, China , Xie, Zhen University of Science Technology of China - Department of Chemistry, China , Miao, Qian University of Science Technology of China - Department of Chemistry, China , Wang, Zhiyong University of Science Technology of China - Department of Chemistry, China
Abstract :
A novel tri-metal system (Zn/CdCl2/InCl3) has been developed as an effective mediator in the benzylations of various aldehydes in tap water to afford the corresponding alcohols. It can selectively mediate the benzylation of aldehyde in the presence of ketone. CdCl2 and InCl3 are easily recycled and used in this reaction without further purification.
Keywords :
Chemoselective addition , water , barbier reaction , benzylation , carbonyl compound , tri , metal system
