Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5275719 Tetrahedron Letters 2008 4 Pages PDF
Abstract
The chemoselective deprotection of a wide range of acetals and ketals in water is catalyzed by bismuth(III) iodide. Bismuth(III) compounds are remarkably nontoxic and hence are attractive as environmentally friendly catalysts.
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Physical Sciences and Engineering Chemistry Organic Chemistry
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Environmentally friendly organic synthesis using bismuth compounds: bismuth(III) iodide catalyzed deprotection of acetals in water
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