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tones from Unmodified Ketones and Aldehydes. — The reaction starts with simple aldehydes and ketones and is applicable to a wide range of aldehydes in good yields. The reactions with acetone require its use as a solvent. — (WANG*, W.; MEI, Y.; LI, H.; WANG, J.; Org. Lett. 7 (2005) 4, 601-604; Dep. Chem., Univ. N. Mex., Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA; Eng.) — Steudel

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