Abstract
(Chemical Equation Presented) Treatment of γ,δ-unsaturated ketones with hydrogen peroxide and acid provides a rapid entry into the medicinally important 1,2,4-trioxane structure. Alkene substitution that stabilizes carbocationic intermediates proved to be important for the success of this transformation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 507-510 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 5 2009 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry