The instant invention involves a process for oxidizing compounds containing an allylic group, i.e. those containing an allylic hydrogen or allylic alcohol group, to the corresponding enones, using a ruthenium-based catalyst in the presence of a hydroperoxide. Particularly, &Dgr;-5-steroidal alkenes can be oxidized to the corresponding &Dgr;-5-7-keto alkenes.
这项即时发明涉及一种氧化含有烯丙基团的化合物的过程,即那些含有烯丙基氢或
烯丙醇基团的化合物,使用基于
钌的催化剂在
过氧化氢的存在下将其氧化为相应的烯酮。特别地,Δ-5类
固醇烯烃可以被氧化为相应的Δ-5-7酮烯烃。