文摘
This paper reports the results of studies related to air oxidations of (−)-α-pinene, catalysed by plain Co(II) salts without a sacrificial co-oxidant. CoCl2, CoBr2, Co(OAc)2 and Co(NO3)2-catalysed air oxidations were performed at 60, 80 or 100°C. The favourable effect of a small amount of tert-butyl hydroperoxide or glacial acetic acid on these air oxidations is discussed.