Synthesis of 1,1-Diacetates from Aldehydes using Trimethylchlorosilane and Sodium Iodide as Catalyst

Abstract

A variety of aldehydes react with acetic anhydride in the presence of trimethylchlorosilane and sodium iodide or trimethylchlorosilane alone to afford 1,1-diacetates in excellent yields.

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