Pivaloyl chloride/DMF: a new reagent for conversion of alcohols to chlorides

TitlePivaloyl chloride/DMF: a new reagent for conversion of alcohols to chlorides
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2010
AuthorsDubey, A, Upadhyay, AK, Kumar, P
JournalTetrahedron Letters
Volume51
Issue4
Pagination744-746
Date PublishedJAN
ISSN0040-4039
Abstract

An efficient procedure for conversion of alcohols into the corresponding chlorides is described. Pivaloyl chloride/DMF complex is employed as a mild and inexpensive reagent. A possible reaction mechanism is proposed. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

DOI10.1016/j.tetlet.2009.11.131
Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign)Foreign
Impact Factor (IF)2.618
Divison category: 
Organic Chemistry