Preparation of α-bromo-β-hydroxy esters using MgBr2·OEt2. Issue 41 (7th October 2015) - Lieberman, Brandin
Graphical abstract: Abstract: The aldol condensation of aldehydes and α-bromo esters to prepare α-bromo-β-hydroxy esters is described. The presented procedure is simple and direct, and works with a range of aromatic aldehydes.