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Selective catalyzed-rearrangement of terminal epoxides to methyl ketones
Prandi,Namy,Menoret,Kagan
, p. 449 - 460 (2007/10/02)
Terminal epoxides of the type {A figure is presented} have been selectively converted into methyl ketones by various catalysts. Some lanthanide derivatives, MnI2, and Co2(CO)8 gave the best results. The rearrangement of internal epoxides into ketones is much slower, allowing specific transformation of terminal epoxides. The scope of the reaction and tentative mechanisms are discussed.
