Synthesis of oxygen-17 enriched alcohols via the oxidation of organoborane intermediates

Author

Tim Joseph Reed

Date of Award

12-1983

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Chemistry

Major Professor

George W. Kabalka

Committee Members

William E. Bull, Charles A. Love

Abstract

Oxygen-17 enriched alcohols are conveniently synthesized via the reaction of trialkylboranes with a limited quantity of oxygen-17 enriched molecular oxygen. Functional substituents, present in reactant alkenes, are unaffected by this hydroboration-oxidation method.

Recommended Citation

Reed, Tim Joseph, "Synthesis of oxygen-17 enriched alcohols via the oxidation of organoborane intermediates. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1983.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/14888