The effect of ultrasonic irradiation on the kinetics of the reaction o
f alkyl bromides with magnesium in toluene in the presence of catalyti
c amounts of organic bases (diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran) was invest
igated. Sonication exerts an accelerating effect on all steps of the r
eaction. The initiation constants of the reaction were determined and
used as characteristics of the induction period of the process.