How to Predict Product Composition
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Scheme 6 |
The diethyl tartrate (DET) and the Ti(OiPr)4 react to form the dimeric complex a, which in presence of t-BuOOH replaces one isopropoxy group to form the complex b. The complex b then reacts with the allylic alcohol to form the intermediate complex c, which is the active transition state intermediate and it transfers the active oxygen of the co-ordinated hydroperoxide to the allylic double bond (Scheme 6).
1.5.4 Baeyer-Villiger Oxidation
Alkaline peroxide could be used for the oxidation of ketones to give esters (Scheme 6).
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Scheme 7 |