KidCurry (Hive Bee)
03-24-04 05:56
No 497033
      Solventless Henry-condensation without MW?     

When condensing aldehydes (particularly 3,4,5-TMBA) with nitromethane and ammonium acetate, is it possible to do it solventless without microwaves? Otherwise, would acetic acid be a good solvent to use theoretically?