α-Aroyloxyaldehydes: scope and limitations as alternatives to α-haloaldehydes for NHC-catalysed redox transformations.
α-Aroyloxyaldehydes are readily prepared bench stable synthetic intermediates. Their ability to act as α-haloaldehyde surrogates for NHC-promoted redox esterifications and in [4+2] cycloadditions is described.
Ling
Kenneth B
KB
EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews, KY16 9ST, UK.
Smith
Andrew D
AD
D000447:Aldehydes / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D002384:Catalysis; D003500:Cyclization; D004952:Esters / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D006571:Heterocyclic Compounds / Q000737:chemistry*; D008697:Methane / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000737:chemistry; D015394:Molecular Structure; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction
D000447:Aldehydes; D004952:Esters; D006571:Heterocyclic Compounds; C030011:carbene; D008697:Methane