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7813001 
Journal Article 
Reductive coupling of aromatic aldehydes to pinacols using active manganese under ultrasound irradiation 
Bian, YJ; Liu, SM; Li, JT; Li, TS 
2005 
Indian Journal of Chemistry. Section B
ISSN: 0376-4699
EISSN: 0975-0983 
44 
1720-1723 
English 
The pinacol coupling of aromatic aldehydes has been carried, out in 30-98% yield with active manganese at r.t. for 2 hr under ultrasound irradiation. The main advantages of the present procedure are shorter reaction. time, less reagent (manganese) and higher yield of pinacols. 
pinacol; aromatic aldehydes; manganese; ultrasound irradiation