NEW METHODS AND REAGENTS IN ORGANIC SYNTHESIS. 10. TRIMETHYLSILYLDIAZOMETHANE (TMSCHN2), A NEW, STABLE, AND SAFE REAGENT FOR THE HOMOLOGATION OF KETONES
Homologation of ketones can be achieved with trimethylsilyldiazomethane (TMSCHN2) which is a stable and safe substitute for hazardous diazomethane.