[Ebbe Loos]

Hi

I'm currently working on a project in which we need to follow this reaction mechanism (look at attached files)
 It's basically the reaction from 2 esters to a alkane (but alcohol doesnt reactie)

2 Esters + LiCl and HCl react to alkane.

I've been trying myself, but i can not find the correct mechanism which involves the leaving of both esters.

Hope you guys can help me!


Thanks
Ebbe

[sharbeldam]

cant the water hydrolize the esters? but not sure about decarboxylation tho since it's not conjugated with another carbonyl, but it still could happen, kinda reminds me of thc decarboxylation.

[clarkstill]

Looks like a Krapcho decarboxylation to me: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krapcho_decarboxylation

That innocent looking chloride isnt so innocent...

[Ebbe Loos]

Looks like a Krapcho decarboxylation to me: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krapcho_decarboxylation

That innocent looking chloride isnt so innocent...

Thanks! I've managed to write down the mechanism.

Thanks a lot!