M. Ballestri, C. Chatgilialoglu, Nicoletta Cardi
Mar 24, 1992
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Tetrahedron Letters
Abstract
Abstract Tris(trimethylsilyl)silane, in contrast with tributylin hydridge, reduces acid chlorides to the corresponding decarboxylated hydrocarbons via a free radical mechanism. This methodology could be a viable alternative to Barton's decarboxylation reaction.