Practical method for transforming alkynes into α-diketones

…, CD Jones, D Mitchell, JY Pu, TY Zhang

Index: Wan, Zhonghui; Jones, Chauncey D.; Mitchell, David; Pu, John Y.; Zhang, Tony Y. Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2006 , vol. 71, # 2 p. 826 - 828

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Abstract

Oxidation of alkynes to α-dicarbonyl derivatives through a convenient one-pot procedure via a Brønsted acid-promoted “hydration” and a DMSO-based oxidation sequence has been achieved in high yields. The scope and limitations of the reaction have also been investigated.