Abstract
A modified Reformatsky reaction is reported using highly reactive manganese (Mn *). The active manganese was found to readily react with α-haloester in the presence of aldehydes and ketones to yield the corresponding β-hydroxy esters. The reaction is carried out at room temperature in the absence of Lewis acid or trapping agents.
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