The Mercury (II) Catalyzed, One-Pot Oxidation of Terminal Alkynes by Sodium Perborate in Acetic Acid

Kathryn L. Reed Department of Chemistry, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32816

John T. Gupton Department of Chemistry, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32816

Karyn L. McFarlane Department of Chemistry, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32816

Abstract

A series of terminal alkynes has been reacted with sodium perborate and mercuric acetate catalyst in acetic acid to produce 1-acetoxyalkan-2-ones in good yield. The reaction constitutes a mild and convenient method for the oxidation of terminal triple bonds.

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