title: The aldol reaction of silyl enol ethers within a micro reactor.
abstract: We have demonstrated the use of silyl enol ethers in the aldol reaction within a micro reactor. Quantitative conversion of the silyl enol ether to a beta-hydroxyketone was observed in a 20 min period compared to traditional batch systems, where quantitative yields were only obtained when extended reaction times of 24 h were employed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and the Environment, University of Hull, Cottingham Road, Hull, UKHU6 7RX.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Wiles
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Watts
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Haswell
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Pombo-Villar