Copper-catalyzed persulfate oxidation of δ-lactones to tetrahydrofurans with one-carbon deletion

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Authors: So Ohkubo, Tomoyuki Yoshimura, Shohei Hamada, Jun‐ichi Matsuo
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.31238865
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Abstract

Synthesis of 2-aryl tetrahydrofurans from 2-aryl-δ-lactones with one-carbon deletion was established by using a catalytic amount (10 mol%) of CuSO4 and two equivalents of sodium persulfate in 5% sulfuric acid. Copper(III) or sulfate radical anion worked as oxidant to generate carboxy radicals and α-aryl carbocations. The aryl group stabilized radicals formed by decarboxylation of the carboxy radicals.

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Oxidative Organic Chemistry Reactions Sulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques Radical Photochemical Reactions

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1 January 2026
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