A Convenient and Efficient Workup of Ozonolysis Reactions Using Triethylamine

Abstract

Comparison were made between triethylamine and methyl sulfide for their use as a quenching agent in the ozonolysis of a variety of alkenes. The reactions involving triethylamine often gave better yields and proceeded faster than those of involving methyl sulfide. The role of triethylamine played as base instead of reducing agent in the reaction.