Solid-state conversion of 1,1-diacetates with N,N '-dibromo-N,N '-1,2-ethanediylbis(p-toluenesulfonamide) to aldehydes

N,N'-Dibromo-N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis(p-toluenesulfonamide) can be used for the solid-state conversion of 1,1-diacetates to aldehydes in excellent yields.