Chromic acid oxidation of cyclopropanols

AM Martinez, GE Cushmac, J Rocek

Index: Martinez,A.M. et al. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 1975 , vol. 97, p. 6502 - 6510

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Abstract

Abstract: The chromic acid oxidation of secondary cyclopropanols is IO3 to IO6 times faster than that of other secondary aicohols. Tertiary cyclopropanols are even more reactive with l, 2, 2, 3, 3-pentamethylcyclopropanol being the most reactive organic compound known toward this oxidant. The free hydroxyl group is a necessary prerequisite for the high reactivity; cyclopropyl alkyl ethers and cyclopropyl esters are relatively unreactive. Only ...