ABSTRACT
An ionic complex has been obtained from N2O4 in the presence of the macrocyclic polyether 18-crown-6. This crystalline compound was used as an effective deprotecting agent for the conversion of 1,1-diacetates to their corresponding aldehydes at room temperature with quantitative yields.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The financial support for this work by the research affairs of Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamadan, Iran is acknowledged.