One-pot synthesis of azabicyclic peroxides from tetramic acid derivatives by manganese(III)-mediated oxidative [2+2+2] cycloaddition

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(98)01765-1

A simple azabicyclic peroxide synthesis was achieved by the manganese(III)-mediated oxidative formal [2+2+2] cycloaddition. A mixture of tetramic acid derivatives and alkenes was oxidized with manganese(III) acetate under a dry air stream to give 1-hydrox