Tandem oxidation processes using manganese dioxide: Discovery, applications, and current studies

R J K Taylor, M Reid, J Foot, S A Raw

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Abstract

"One-pot" processes in which alcohol oxidations are combined with further elaboration of the carbonyl intermediate are reviewed. Sequential processes are briefly discussed, but most attention is centered on tandem processes; that is, oxidations carried out in the presence of a nucleophilic trapping agent, rather than those in which the trapping agent is added after the oxidation is complete. As part of this Account, a comprehensive review of the discovery of tandem oxidation processes (TOP) will be given together with applications in alkene-forming reactions, cyclopropanations, and imine, oxime, amine, and heterocycle formation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)851-869
Number of pages19
JournalACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH
Volume38
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2005

Keywords

  • CATALYZED AEROBIC OXIDATION
  • ONE-POT CONVERSION
  • ACTIVATED ALCOHOLS
  • WITTIG REACTIONS
  • CARBONYL-COMPOUNDS
  • ORGANIC-CHEMISTRY
  • PHOSPHORUS-YLIDE
  • CARBOXYLIC-ACIDS
  • ALDEHYDES
  • AMIDES

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