Duff Reaction

Schematic representation of the Duff Reaction.
Mechanism of the Duff Reaction
Mechanism of the Duff Reaction
Sample reactions
intermediate structure
HMTA
AcOH
110 °C, 48 h, 40%
intermediate structure
intermediate structure
HMTA
CF3CO2H
Reflux, 12 h, 39%
intermediate structure