Written by J.A Dobado | Last Updated on September 15, 2025
What is Simonini reaction?
The Simonini reaction is a method for preparing aliphatic esters that involves the reaction of the silver salt of a carboxylic acid with iodine, I2.
References
- Simonini, A. Über den Abbau der fetten Säuren zu kohlenstoffärmeren Alkoholen.
- [On the degradation of fatty acids to lower-carbon alcohols.]
- Monatshefte für Chemie 13, 320–325 (1892).
DOI: 10.1007/BF01523646 - Simonini, A. Über den Abbau der fetten Säuren zu kohlenstoffärmeren Alkoholen. [On the degradation of fatty acids to lower-carbon alcohols.] Monatshefte für Chemie 14, 81–92 (1893).
DOI: 10.1007/BF01517859
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