Synlett 1994; 1994(12): 1009-1011
DOI: 10.1055/s-1994-34980
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Carbonylation of Cyclobutanols by Way of Oxidative Ring Cleavage with LTA

Shinji Tsunoi* , Ilhyong Ryu, Yukihiro Tamura, Sumiaki Yamasaki, Noboru Sonoda
  • *Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka 565, Japan
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Publication Date:
22 March 2002 (online)

Carbonylation of cyclobutanols with carbon monoxide was studied with the use of one-electron oxidation system of lead tetraacetate (LTA). C1-substituted cyclobutanols afforded 5-oxoacid derivatives. On the other hand, C1-unsubstituted cyclobutanols afforded δ-acetoxy-δ-lactones.

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