... a MFC: 3.2 mL (1.01 g, 5 mmol), reaction time: 24 h; b The volume of solvent: 6 mL; c The mole ratio of MFC ... electron-donating 2,4,6-trimethylphenyl group and that the carbonyl might be very sterically obstructed for the addition of another MeLi molecule to it. ... Molecules 2012, 17 ...