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Oxidation of alkyl groups attached to the naphthalene nucleus

Authors :
G. B. Pickering
J. C. Smith
Source :
Recueil des Travaux Chimiques des Pays-Bas. 69:535-538
Publication Year :
2010
Publisher :
Wiley, 2010.

Abstract

By the action of N-bromosuccinimide the side-chain of an alkyl-naphthalene is brominated on the α-carbon atom (allyl system). Removal of hydrogen bromide gives an olefin which is easily oxidised to the naphthoic acid.

Details

ISSN :
01650513
Volume :
69
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Recueil des Travaux Chimiques des Pays-Bas
Accession number :
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