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Synthesis 1993; 1993(1): 79-81
DOI: 10.1055/s-1993-25801
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Synthesis of 5- and 6-Oxoalkanoic Acids by Copper(II)-Catalyzed Oxidative Cleavage of Cycloalkanones with Dioxygen

Ahmed Atlamsani* , Jean-Marie Brégeault
  • *Département de Chimie, Chimie des Surfaces et Catalyse, URA 1428 du C.N.R.S., Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Tour 54, Boîte 196, 4, place Jussieu, F-75252 Paris Cedex 05, France
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17 September 2002 (online)

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α-Substituted cycloalkanones are oxidized to oxo acids by the copper(II)/dioxygen/acetic acid/water system. This catalytic procedure compares well with the previously described systems involving vanadium precursors.

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