General Characteristics The hydroxyl radical generated from H2O2 in the presence of iron(II) is used to promote various decomposition reactions. Copper(I) is known to have a similar property as well. ...
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Fetizon’s Reagent
General Characteristics Silver(I) carbonate supported on Celite is called the Fetizon’s reagent. It is a mild oxidizing agent and particularly useful for the oxidation of lactols to lactones. ...
Tungstate Photocatalyst
General Characteristics Tetrakis(tetrabutylammonium) decatungstate (TBADT) is an organic solvent-soluble polyoxometalate compound that can act as a C-H abstraction catalyst under UV-activated ...
SO2 Incorporation Using DABSO
General Characteristics Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is a synthetically useful reagent as a source of sulfur but it has to be used with care in a well-ventilated hood since it is a toxic gas. DABSO, the ...
Eschenmoser Coupling
General Characteristics The Eschenmoser coupling begins with the S-alkylation of thioamides and gives enamine products (vinylogous amides, urethanes, etc.). As shown below, thiophiles (e.g. ...
Duff Reaction
General Characteristics The formylation of phenols and anilines using hexamethylenetetramine is known as the Duff reaction. General References Duff, J. C.; Bills, E. J. J. Chem. Soc. 1932, 1987; ...