On the metal-free dihydroxylation of alkenes

This thesis describes the development of a metal-free dihydroxylation procedure based on the reactivity of malonoyl peroxide derivatives. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the current methods available for the preparation of 5yw-l,2-diols. Emphasis has been placed on describing the advantages and li...

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Main Author: Jones, Kevin M.
Published: Cardiff University 2010
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.584965