Aerobic oxidation in nanomicelles of aryl alkynes, in water at room temperature.

ABSTRACT: On the basis of the far higher solubility of oxygen gas inside the hydrocarbon core of nanomicelles, metal and peroxide free aerobic oxidation of aryl alkynes to β-ketosulfones has been achieved in water at room temperature. Many examples are offered that illustrate broad functional group tolerance. The overall process is environmentally friendly, documented by the associated low E Factors.

SUBMITTER: Handa S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4076018 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature