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Synlett 1997; 1997(3): 229-230
DOI: 10.1055/s-1997-754
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On the Distinction between Gif Chemistry and TBHP Based Radical Chemistry

D. H.R. Barton*
  • *Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3255, USA
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31 December 2000 (online)

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An analysis of the present position of Gif Chemistry in comparison with the recent work of F. Minisci on the oxidation reactions of t-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) shows that the two systems are completely different. The TBHP chemistry should be referred to as TBHP radical chemistry. The use of the word 'Gif' for this aspect of oxidation chemistry is misleading and should be discontinued.

Gif Chemistry - TBHP radical - oxidation chemistry