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Synthesis
DOI: 10.1055/a-2763-2026
DOI: 10.1055/a-2763-2026
Review
Revisiting the Chemistry of Superoxide: Its Roles in Organic Synthesis
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Abstract
This review offers a comprehensive survey of the diverse chemical reactivity of the superoxide ion (O₂•−) in the context of organic synthesis. As a reactive oxygen species with both radical and anionic character, superoxide demonstrates remarkable versatility—acting as a Brønsted base, a nucleophile, an oxidant, and a reductant. Drawing on reported experimental and theoretical studies, we examine its roles across a range of transformations, highlighting how its reactivity varies with substrate structure and reaction medium. Special attention is given to mechanistic pathways and solvent effects, and the distinctive features of superoxide-mediated reactions compared to those involving alternative reagents. By consolidating and analyzing scattered findings from the literature, this review aims to provide a valuable reference for researchers exploring the synthetic potential of superoxide chemistry in both academic and industrial contexts.
Publikationsverlauf
Eingereicht: 15. August 2025
Angenommen nach Revision: 28. November 2025
Artikel online veröffentlicht:
22. Dezember 2025
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