Protodecarboxylation of benzoic acids under radical conditions.
A new approach to protodecarboxylation is described that enhances the substrate scope for benzoic acids. The reaction uses oxidative radical conditions to decarboxylate a variety of acids in acetonitrile.
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Sangwon
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Seo
John B
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Taylor
Michael F
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Greaney