Hooker reaction

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In the Hooker reaction (1936) an alkyl chain in a certain

oxidation.[1][2]

Mechanistically oxidation causes ring-cleavage at the alkene group, extrusion of carbon dioxide in decarboxylation with subsequent ring-closure.

References

  1. doi:10.1021/ja01298a030
  2. doi:10.1021/ja01298a031
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