A facile procedure for the generation of dichlorocarbene from the reaction of carbon tetrachloride and magnesium using ultrasonic irradiation

H Lin, M Yang, P Huang, W Cao

Index: Lin, Haixia; Yang, Mingfa; Huang, Peigang; Cao, Weiguo Molecules, 2003 , vol. 8, # 8 p. 608 - 613

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Abstract

Abstract: An improved method for the generation of dichlorocarbene was developed that utilizes ultrasound in the reaction of carbon tetrachloride with magnesium. High yields of gem-dichlorocyclopropane derivatives can be obtained in the presence of olefins by this method.