摘要

The present paper covers a novel method for the preparation of α-naphthylacetone via the addition-hydrolysis reaction of a 2-(α-naphthylmethyl)benzimidazolium salt with Grignard reagent.The IR spectrum,MS and ~(1)H NMR of the title compound are consistent with those reported.This method provides a convenient and inexpensive access to the title compound.The mechanism for the addition-hydrolysis reaction of benzimi-(dazolium) salt with Grignard reagent and the effects of reaction conditions on the yield are discussed.