A novel oxidative reaction of 2-nitro-1-phenylpropane with sodium nitrite. A new approach to prepare 1-oximino-1-phenylacetones
Chongzhao Rana, Genjin Yangb, Taizhi Wua, Meihua Xiea
Tetrahedron Letters 44, 2003 (vol. 44), pp 8061 - 8062
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Abstract
A useful method for preparation of 1-oximino-1-phenylacetones via a novel oxidative reaction of 2-nitro-1-phenylpropanes with sodium nitrite was reported.
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This looks VERY interesting for synthing ephedrine derivatives IMO...
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