Industrial applications of sonochemistry in the syntheses of vitamin-building blocks

Ultrason Sonochem. 2003 Mar;10(2):55-9. doi: 10.1016/S1350-4177(02)00154-2.

Abstract

In this article, the application of ultrasound in syntheses of vitamins and fine chemicals is presented. Based on selected examples, the use of ultrasound in dehydration, isomerisation, and decarboxylation reactions is described.

MeSH terms

  • Decarboxylation
  • Isomerism
  • Molecular Structure
  • Ultrasonography / methods*
  • Vitamins / chemical synthesis*
  • Vitamins / chemistry

Substances

  • Vitamins