A Convenient Synthesis of 2,2-Diarylcyclobutanones by Cerium(IV) Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) Mediated Oxidation of Methylenecyclopropanes (MCPs)

Abstract

Oxidative ring expansion of methylenecyclopropanes with CAN under oxygen atmosphere was investigated. A facile conversion affording 2,2-diarylcyclobutanones occurred in good yields.

CAN - methylenecyclopropane - cyclobutanone - oxygen - oxidative ring expansion

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