Direct-type hydroxymethylation of 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds with aqueous formaldehyde proceeded smoothly in water in the presence of Fe(NO3)3·9H2O and sodium dodecylbenzenesulfate (SDBS), to afford the corresponding products in good to high yields.
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