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Electron-transfer processes: New synthesis of γ-lactones by peroxydisulfate oxidation of isopropylbenzenes and aliphatic carboxylic acids

C Giordano, A Belli, A Citterio, F Minisci

Index: Giordano, Claudio; Belli, Aldo; Citterio, Attilio; Minisci, Francesco Tetrahedron, 1980 , vol. 36, p. 3559 - 3562

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Abstract

A new synthesis of γ-lactones by peroxydisulfate oxidation of isopropylbenzenes is described. Evidence concerning the free-radical mechanism is reported; the intermediate formation of alkyl and benzyl radicals is evidenced by trapping them with quinoxaline. The role of the iron catalyst is discussed.