Synthesis 2013; 45(5): 615-620
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1318172
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Co(acac)2-Catalyzed Allylic and Benzylic Oxidation by tert-Butyl Hydroperoxide

Xiaoqiang Han
Department of Applied Chemistry, China Agricultural University, 2 West Yuanmingyuan Road, Beijing 100193, P. R. of China   Fax: +86(10)62731719   Email: xiaoyumei23@126.com   Email: qinzhaohai@cau.edu.cn
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Ziyuan Zhou
Department of Applied Chemistry, China Agricultural University, 2 West Yuanmingyuan Road, Beijing 100193, P. R. of China   Fax: +86(10)62731719   Email: xiaoyumei23@126.com   Email: qinzhaohai@cau.edu.cn
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Chuan Wan
Department of Applied Chemistry, China Agricultural University, 2 West Yuanmingyuan Road, Beijing 100193, P. R. of China   Fax: +86(10)62731719   Email: xiaoyumei23@126.com   Email: qinzhaohai@cau.edu.cn
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Yumei Xiao*
Department of Applied Chemistry, China Agricultural University, 2 West Yuanmingyuan Road, Beijing 100193, P. R. of China   Fax: +86(10)62731719   Email: xiaoyumei23@126.com   Email: qinzhaohai@cau.edu.cn
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Zhaohai Qin*
Department of Applied Chemistry, China Agricultural University, 2 West Yuanmingyuan Road, Beijing 100193, P. R. of China   Fax: +86(10)62731719   Email: xiaoyumei23@126.com   Email: qinzhaohai@cau.edu.cn
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Publication History

Received: 19 November 2012

Accepted after revision: 18 January 2013

Publication Date:
01 February 2013 (online)


Abstract

Various allylic and benzylic substrates were oxidized to the corresponding enones, arenealdehydes and aryl ketones in good yields with tert-butyl hydroperoxide in the presence of catalytic amounts of Co(acac)2 under mild conditions. The reactivity, selectivity, and scope of the reaction were investigated.

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