| Kochi reaction | |
|---|---|
| Named after | Jay Kochi |
| Reaction type | Substitution reaction |
| Identifiers | |
| Organic Chemistry Portal | kochi-reaction |
The Kochi reaction is an organic reaction for the decarboxylation of carboxylic acids to alkyl halides with lead tetraacetate and a lithium chloride or other lithium salts.
The reaction is a variation of the Hunsdiecker reaction.