title: Iron(III) sulfate as terminal oxidant in the synthesis of methyl ketones via Wacker oxidation.
abstract: An efficient and environmentally benign method using Fe(III) sulfate as a terminal oxidant in the synthesis of methyl ketones from terminal olefins via the Wacker process is developed. The methodology offers high selectivity for a Markonikov product, shows good functional group compatibility, involves mild reaction conditions, and is operationally simple. Fe2(SO4)3 is the sole terminal oxidant in this process. The method holds potential for future applications in organic synthesis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay , Powai, Mumbai 400076, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Rodney A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Fernandes
authors.forename: Dipali A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Chaudhari
mesh_terms: D002384:Catalysis; D005290:Ferric Compounds / Q000737:chemistry*; D007477:Ions / Q000737:chemistry; D007659:Ketones / Q000138:chemical synthesis*; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction
chemical_list: D005290:Ferric Compounds; D007477:Ions; D007659:Ketones; C024823:ferric sulfate