- Mild manganese(III) acetate catalyzed allylic oxidation: application to simple and complex alkenes.
Mild manganese(III) acetate catalyzed allylic oxidation: application to simple and complex alkenes.
Organic letters (2006-06-30)
Tony K M Shing, Ying-Yeung Yeung, Pak L Su
PMID16805574
ABSTRACT
Manganese(III) acetate catalyzed allylic oxidation of alkenes to the corresponding enones was investigated, showing excellent regioselectivity and chemoselectivity (functional group compatibility). Delta(5)-Steroids were transformed into bioactive Delta(5)-en-7-ones under a nitrogen atmosphere, whereas simple alkenes were converted into the corresponding enones under an oxygen atmosphere in good yields.
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