Comparative autoxidation of 3-Carene and α-Pinene: Factors governing regioselective hydrogen abstraction reactions

Gadi Rothenberg, Yael Yatziv, Yoel Sasson*

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Abstract

Autoxidation reactions of 3-Carene 1 and α-Pinene 2 were performed using various homogeneous catalysts. Different product and regio- selectivities were observed. The factors that promote hydrogen abstraction (HA) reactions in both molecules are discussed, and it is proposed that the difference in the product selectivities is due to the lack of 'cyclic activation' in 2. Oxidation of 1 produced mainly 3-carene-5-one 3, while 2 yielded 2,3-epoxypinane 6 as the major product.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)593-598
Number of pages6
JournalTetrahedron
Volume54
Issue number3-4
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Jan 1998

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