Synthesis of Large-ring Cycloalkanediones from Bis-Grignard Reagent and Dinitriles

Cyclododecanedione and 1, 8-cyclotetradecanedione were prepared from bis-Grig- nard reagent and dinitriles. This is a convenient synthetic method for large-ring cycloalkanediones.

Synthesis of Symmetric Diketones from Imidazolinium Salt and Bis-Grignard Reagents

The reaction of 2-substituted imidazolinium salt with bis-Grignard reagents is reported and a new method for the synthesis of symmetric diketones from carboxylic acids and bis-Grignard reagents is provided.