41979-18-4Relevant articles and documents
Photo-Induced Dihydroxylation of Alkenes with Diacetyl, Oxygen, and Water
Masuda, Yusuke,Ikeshita, Daichi,Murakami, Masahiro
, (2021/02/09)
Herein reported is a photo-induced production of vicinal diols from alkenes under mild reaction conditions. The present dihydroxylation method using diacetyl (= butane-2,3-dione), oxygen, and water dispenses with toxic reagents and intractable waste generation.