Selective catalyzed-rearrangement of terminal epoxides to methyl ketones

J Prandi, JL Namy, G Menoret, HB Kagan

Index: Prandi, J.; Namy, J. L.; Menoret, G.; Kagan, H. B. Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, 1985 , vol. 285, p. 449 - 460

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Abstract

Summary O\ Terminal epoxides of the type RCH-CH 2 have been selectively converted into methyl ketones by various catalysts. Some lanthanide derivatives, Mn12, and C02 (CO) 8 gave the best results. The rearrangement of internal epoxides into ketones is much slower, allowing specific transformation of terminal epoxides. The scope of the reaction and tentative mechanisms are discussed.