Novel synthesis of cyclobutanone derivatives via dimetalation of iminium ions with the TiCl4-trialkylamine reagent system.
Iminium salts are generated in situ, react with TiCl4-trialkylamines, and diaryl ketones to produce 3,3-diaryl-cyclobutanones in moderate to good yields.
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School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad, Central University, P. O. Hyderabad-500 046, India. mpsc@uohyd.ernet.in
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