The Kochi reaction is an organic reaction for the decarboxylation of carboxylic acids to alkyl halides with lead(IV) acetate and a lithium halide.[1]
Kochi reaction | |
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Named after | Jay Kochi |
Reaction type | Substitution reaction |
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Organic Chemistry Portal | kochi-reaction |
The reaction is a variation of the Hunsdiecker reaction.