Polonovski-Potier Reaction

Mechanism of the Polonovski-Potier Reaction

Original publication	Bull. Soc. Chim. Fr.. 1927, 41, 1190. J. Am. Chem. Soc.. 1968, 90, 5622.
Reviews	Comp. Org. Syn.. 1991, 6, 937. Org. React.. 1990, 39, 85.

Sample reactions

(CF3CO)2O

CH2Cl2

RT, , 52% (2 steps)