Abstract
The chemoselective deprotection of a wide range of acetals and ketals in water is catalyzed by bismuth(III) iodide. Bismuth(III) compounds are remarkably nontoxic and hence are attractive as environmentally friendly catalysts.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
| Volume | 49 |
| State | Published - 2008 |
Disciplines
- Organic Chemistry