Reactions of lithium-biphenyl adducts with carbonyl compounds

Article abstract of DOI:10.1007/BF01151377

1. The reactions of lithium-biphenyl adducts in tetrahydrofuran solution with acetaldehyde, benzaldehyde, acetone, cyclohexanone, and ethyl octanoate were carried out. 2. The reaction of lithium-biphenyl adducts with carbonyl compounds takes two courses: condensation of the carbonyl compounds, and organolithium synthesis with formation of alcohols and diols.