Abstract

A novel synthesis of 1,4- and 1,5-dioxepan-2-one lactones was achieved through the regioselective oxidation of 3-(2-hydroxyethoxy)propan-1-ol. Under basic conditions, when 3-(2-hydroxyethoxy)propan-1-ol was oxidized using oxoammonium salts, a quantitative oxidative esterification was observed, resulting in a regioselective lactone ring closure. This oxidation was tailored to afford 1,4-dioxepan-2-one in very good yield. Keywords: TEMPO, 4-acetylamino-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxoammonium tetrafluoroborate, 3-(2-hydroxyethoxy) propan-1-ol, oxidative esterification, lactone

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