Research and Markets: Oxidation of Organic Compounds by Dioxiranes - A Comprehensive Monograph on Dioxirane Oxidations

DUBLIN--(Business Wire)--
Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a8730b/oxidation_of_organ) has
announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Oxidation of
Organic Compounds by Dioxiranes" to their offering.

A Comprehensive Monograph on Dioxirane Oxidations

The oxidation of organic compounds is one of the most important methods for the
introduction and manipulation of functional groups. Among the most modern of
these transformations is the use of the fascinating family of oxidants known as
dioxiranes. A dioxirane can, by transferring one of its oxygen atoms to organic
substrates, effect a remarkable array of oxidative processes such as
epoxidation, C-H insertion, and heteroatom (N, S, P, I) oxidation. In addition
to their versatility, dioxiranes can be generated catalytically under mild
conditions and produce no toxic waste stream as part of the oxidation process.
Moreover, some of the most exciting recent developments involve the
enantioselective introduction of oxygen atoms via chiral dioxiranes. This book
represents the first single volume dedicated to the comprehensive coverage of
the myriad of oxidations of organic compounds performed by dioxiranes. The
contents of this book are extracted from comprehensive reviews of the topics
contained in the Organic Reactions series and cover the oxidation of alkenes and
the oxidation of all other organic substrates. In addition, updated lists of
references for each of the chapters are provided, bringing the literature
coverage up to June 2008.

The authors of these chapters are among the pioneers of dioxirane chemistry and
draw on extensive firsthand knowledge of the subject. As with all Organic
Reactions content, the presentation emphasizes the preparative aspects of the
reactions and pays particular attention throughout to substrate scope,
limitations, structural and electronic influences, and stereochemical aspects.
For the student or experienced practitioner, both general guidelines for
carrying out the reactions as well as detailed experimental procedures are
provided. Most importantly, all known examples of dioxirane oxidations have been
compiled in easy-to-scan tables covering over 500 pages.

Oxidation of Organic Compounds by Dioxiranes is an indispensable working
resource for organic and medicinal chemists as well as anyone wishing to own the
definitive treatise on this fascinating and useful class of oxidants.

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