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Alkylation of Quinones by Carbanions: Use of Pyridinium Ylides to insert Phenacyl, Acetonyl and Related Groups
Aldersley, Michael F.,Dean, Francis M.,Nayyir-Mazhir, Rassoul
, p. 1753 - 1757 (2007/10/02)
Reports that carbanions C- add to quinones Q in the ratios 1:1 and 2:1 are confirmed; even if an excess of quinone is present, cage or bridge products are formed only if the carbanion is itself quinonoid.Pyridinium salts C5H5N+CH2COR
