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Synthesis 1992; 1992(3): 235-247
DOI: 10.1055/s-1992-26079
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Selective Oxidation of α,β-Unsaturated Ketones at the α′-Position

Ayhan S. Demir* , Alwarsamy Jeganathan
  • *Department of Chemistry Middle East Technical University, TR-06531, Ankara, Turkey
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17 September 2002 (online)

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A variety of selective oxidations of α,β-unsaturated ketones at the α′-position is reviewed. These reactions are useful in the synthesis of complex natural products. 1. Introduction 2. α′-Oxidation of Enones 2.1. Using Lead(IV) Acetate 2.2. Using Mercury(II) Acetate 2.3. Using Manganese(III) Acetate 2.4. Direct Oxidation of Enolates 2.5. Via Cine-Substitution 2.6. Biological Oxidations 3. α′-Oxidation of Dienol Ethers 4. A General Method for the Preparation of α′-Acyloxyenones 5. Conclusion