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MoO2Cl2 as a novel catalyst for Friedel-Crafts acylation and sulfonylation
de Noronha, Rita G.,Fernandes, Ana C.,Rom?o, Carlos C.
, p. 1407 - 1410 (2009)
The use of MoO2Cl2 as a novel catalyst for Friedel-Crafts acylation and sulfonylation is described. A series of aromatic ketones and sulfones were prepared in moderate to good yields using acyl chloride or sulfonyl chloride in the presence of MoO2Cl2 (20 mol %), under solvent-free conditions.