Abstract
CONTENTS
I. Introduction 639
II. Mechanism of the reaction 640
III. Effect of catalysts 642
IV. Effect of acetal structure 643
V. Effect of temperature 643
VI. Migration of alkoxy-radicals 644
VII. Hydrolysis and elimination of alcohol from alkoxyacetals 644
VIII. Reactions of acetals of various classes 645
IX. Related reactions 650
X. Syntheses based on the reaction of acetals with αβ-unsaturated ethers 652