The Chemistry of α-Haloketones and Their Utility in Heterocyclic Synthesis

The molecular structures and spectral properties of α-haloketones as well as their syntheses are analyzed and reviewed. Their reactivity towards oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur nucleophiles, carboxylic acids, carbon nucleophiles, alkenes, and alkynes are discussed.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hatem M. Gaber, Sherif M. Sherif, Ayman W. Erian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2003-11-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/8/11/793/