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Direct synthesis of lactones by double carbonylation of (2-bromoethyl)benzene catalyzed by Sn(Co(CO)4)4
Monflier, Eric,Pellegrini, Sylvain,Mortreux, Andre,Petit, Francis
, p. 4703 - 4704 (1991)
The direct synthesis of lactones is performed by double carbonylation of (2-bromoethyl)benzene under carbon monoxide pressure. The reaction is catalyzed by Sn(Co(CO)4))4 in the presence of a base in hydro-alcoholic medium.