Oxone-promoted hydration of electron-deficient allenic esters and ketones into 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds
摘要:
A novel and mild protocol for the hydration of electron-deficient allenic esters and ketones into various 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds is described. The hydration of allenes promoted by oxone in DMF afforded the corresponding products in moderate to good yields. This work features the employment of only a catalytic amount of inexpensive and nontoxic solid reagent oxone (2KHSO(5)center dot KHSO4 center dot K2SO4), avoiding the utility of toxic metals or traditional Bronsted acids, in a green version of viewpoint. A possible reaction mechanism for this transformation is also primarily proposed. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.