Oxidative cleavage of alkenes Flashcards
1
Q
Why can oxidative cleavage be useful?
A
It can be used to generate carbonyl compounds from alkenes - the opposite of Wittig chemistry.
2
Q
What are the three key strategies for oxidative cleavage?
A
Using MnO4 or KOH/H2O (with high temperatures), using OsO4 or HIO4, and using O3.
