Furan Oxidations in Organic Synthesis: Recent Advances and Applications

Abstract

Oxidation reactions of several furan derivatives as effective methods for the preparation of key synthetic intermediates are reviewed. Depending on the oxidizing reagent the furan ring can be considered as a C-1 or C-4 synthon, which upon different conditions leads to 1,4-dicarbonyl compounds, carboxylic acids, pyranones or butenolides. Keywords: ruthenium, 4-Hydroxypyroglutamates, cycloadducts, magnesium monoperoxyphtalate, cumyl hydroperoxide, Achmatowicz Reaction