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Selective functionalisation of hydrocarbons by nitric acid and aerobic oxidation catalysed by N-hydroxyphthalimide and iodine under mild conditions

โœ Scribed by Francesco Minisci; Francesco Recupero; Cristian Gambarotti; Carlo Punta; Roberto Paganelli

Publisher
Elsevier Science
Year
2003
Tongue
French
Weight
145 KB
Volume
44
Category
Article
ISSN
0040-4039

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โœฆ Synopsis

Alkylbenzenes are selectively functionalised to the corresponding acetates by nitric aerobic oxidation catalysed by N-hydroxyphthalimide and iodine. With cyclohexane the oxidation leads to a mixture of cyclohexyl acetate and trans-2-iodocyclohexyl acetate. The mechanism is discussed.

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