The Elbs and Boyland-Sims peroxydisulfate oxidations
2006
Review of Elbs and Boyland-Sims Peroxydisulfate Oxidations
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Behrman E J
Primary Institution: The Ohio State University
Conclusion
The review updates the understanding of the Elbs and Boyland-Sims oxidations, highlighting their mechanisms and recent developments.
Supporting Evidence
- The Elbs and Boyland-Sims oxidations are nucleophilic displacements on a peroxide oxygen of the peroxydisulfate ion.
- The products are aromatic sulfates that can be hydrolyzed to dihydric phenols.
- Yields are typically low to moderate, but the reactions are simple and often recommended for use.
Takeaway
This paper talks about two chemical reactions that help make useful compounds from certain chemicals, and it explains how these reactions work and what affects their success.
Methodology
The paper reviews literature and discusses mechanisms of the Elbs and Boyland-Sims oxidations based on previous studies.
Limitations
The review notes that yields from these reactions are typically low and that large amounts of starting material can often be recovered.
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