Abstract

A new one pot oxidative coupling of methyl arenes with cinnamic acids has been developed for the synthesis of α,β-epoxy ketones using MnO2/TBHP combination. The process involves a co-existing C(sp3)―H activation and decarboxylation under aqueous medium, which makes it practical and attractive.

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