Lanthanide-Catalyzed Oxidative С–O Coupling of 1,3-Dicarbonyl Compounds with Diacyl Peroxides

Abstract

The lanthanide-catalyzed oxidative C–O coupling of α-substituted 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds with diacyl peroxides (act both as oxidant and oxygen substituent) affords oxygen-functionalized adducts in up to 94% yield. The products of this convenient and efficient transformation serve as potentially valuable precursors for the synthesis of natural products and pharmaceuticals.

Key words

С–O coupling - dicarbonyl compounds - peroxides - lanthanide - catalysis

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