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Formal (2 + 2 + 2) cycloaddition of molecular oxygen, 1,3-diketone, and olefin. Synthesis and reactions of cyclic peroxides

Journal Article · · Journal of Organic Chemistry; (USA)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/jo00275a025· OSTI ID:7196885

Formal (2 + 2 + 2) cycloaddition of molecular oxygen, 1,3-diketones, and olefins took place by electrochemical oxidation. A catalytic amount of electricity was sufficient for the reaction, and an electroinitiated radical chain mechanism was proposed. The reaction was also initiated by a radical initiator. The resulting cyclic peroxides reacted with acids and some reducing agents such as ferrous sulfate, thiourea, and copper(I) chloride to give oxygen-oxygen bond cleavage products.

OSTI ID:
7196885
Journal Information:
Journal of Organic Chemistry; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of Organic Chemistry; (USA) Vol. 54:14; ISSN 0022-3263; ISSN JOCEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English