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Selective reduction of terminal alkynes to alkenes by indium metal

Authors :
Ranu, Brindaban C.
Dutta, Jyotirmoy
Guchhait, Sankar K.
Source :
Journal of Organic Chemistry. August 10, 2001, Vol. 66 Issue 16, p5624, 3 p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Research has been conducted on the selective reduction of alkynes to alkenes. Results demonstrate that the use of indium in aqueous ethanol provides a highly selective reduction of the terminal alkynes to alkenes in aryl propargyl ethers, amines and esters.

Subjects

Subjects :
Chemistry, Organic -- Research
Indium -- Physiological aspects
Olefins -- Physiological aspects
Solution (Chemistry) -- Physiological aspects
Amines -- Physiological aspects
Esters -- Physiological aspects
Ethers -- Physiological aspects
Biological sciences
Chemistry

Details

ISSN :
00223263
Volume :
66
Issue :
16
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Organic Chemistry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.80312312

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