ABSTRACT
Catalytic homogeneous acylations As already underlined in the introduction to this book, catalytic homogeneous acylation reactions represent a remarkable improvement in the preparation of aromatic ketones because, in the conventional Lewis-acidpromoted reactions, formation of a stable complex between the ketone product and the catalyst implies that at least a stoichiometric amount of catalyst must be utilized. This drawback prompted a great number of studies aimed at setting up the experimental conditions to make catalytic Friedel-Crafts acylation reactions. Some positive results from the homogeneous catalytic Friedel-Crafts acylations are described here, with special attention to crucial economic and environmental advantages such as the recycling of expensive catalysts and the development of solvent-free and highly selective synthetic processes.
