Current location: JICS Archive > Vol. 8 > No. 4 > Articles : 13

AlCl₃.6H₂O as a Catalyst for Simple and Efficient Synthesis of gem-Dihydroperoxides from Ketones and Aldehydes using Aqueous H₂O₂

D. Azarifar* and K. Khosravi

Department of Chemistry, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan-65178, Islamic Republic of Iran

     AlCl₃.6H₂O was explored as an efficient catalyst for the synthesis of gem-dihydroperoxides (DHPs) from ketones and aldehydes. The reactions took place within a short period of time using (30%) aqueous H₂O₂ as a “green” oxidant in acetonitrile under neutral conditions at room temperature to afford the products in high yields.

Keywords: gem-Dihydroperoxides, Aluminium chloride hexahydrate, AlCl₃.6H₂O, Ketones, Aldehydes, Aqueous H₂O₂