• In the presence of ZnCl2, adds to a wide range of aldehydes, giving ɑ-bromoalkyl acetates: Helv. Chim Acta, 61, 2047, 2059, 2165 (1978); Synthesis, 593 (1978).
• In combination with TFA, OH groups can be acetylated selectively in the presence of primary and secondary amines: J. Med. Chem., 16, 630 (1973); 17, 427 (1974); Synthesis, 249 (1975).