Samarium-Promoted Michael Addition between Aroyl Chlorides and Chalcones
Yongjun Liu, Yuanying Li, Yan Qi, Jun Wan*
*State Key Laboratory Base of Eco-chemical Engineering,
College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science
and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. of China,
Email: wanjundz
sohu.com
Y. Liu, Y. Li, Y. Qi, J. Wan, Synthesis, 2010, 4188-4192.
Abstract
A Michael addition type reaction between aroyl chlorides and chalcones was realized in the presence of samarium metal in N,N-dimethylformamide as solvent. Various 1,4-diketones were synthesized in moderate to good yields. A possible mechanism is also discussed.
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Key Words
samarium, Michael addition, aroyl chlorides, chalcones, 1,4-diketones
ID: J66-Y2010-3380
