An efficient method for the preparation of tert-butyl esters from benzyl cyanide and tert-butyl hydroperoxide under the metal free condition. Issue 104 (26th October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chen, Xiuling; Li, Yan; Wu, Minghu; Guo, Haibing; Jiang, Longqiang; Wang, Jian; Sun, Shaofa
• Is Part Of: RSC advances. Volume 6:Issue 104(2016)
• Page Start: 102023
• Page End: 102027
• Publication Date: 2016-10-26
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540.5
• DOI: 10.1039/c6ra20966a
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2046-2069

Abstract

Abstract : A novel protocol to synthesize tert -butyl esters from benzyl cyanides and tert -butyl hydroperoxide has been successfully achieved. Csp 3 –H bond oxidation, C–CN bond cleavage and C–O bond formation proceeded smoothly in one pot under the metal-free condition. Abstract : A novel protocol to synthesize tert -butyl esters from benzyl cyanides and tert -butyl hydroperoxide has been successfully achieved. In the presence of tert -butyl hydroperoxide, Csp 3 –H bond oxidation, C–CN bond cleavage and C–O bond formation proceeded smoothly in one pot under the metal-free condition.