Copper Catalysis in the Methylenation of Arsenic Trichloride and Arsenic Tribromide.

Abstract

Dramatic increases in yields of methylene-insertion products in the reactions of diazomethane with arsenic trichloride and arsenic tribromide were achieved through the use of copper catalysis. Mono- and bis-insertion products, XCH2AsX2 and (XCH2)2AsX (X = Cl or Br), but no tris-halomethyl arsines were obtained. The success of the procedure depends upon the use of ether solvent reclaimed from previous reactions.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA008109

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  • Arnold L. Rheingold
  • Jon M. Bellama

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Catalysis
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Cooperation
  • Maryland
  • Methylenes
  • Organic Chemistry

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  • Chemistry

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  • Organic Chemistry