New transformation of cycloalkanone acetals by peracids α,ω-dicarboxylic acids synthesis

Abstract

AbstractA new process of oxidation of cycloalkanone acetals under the action of in situ generated performic acid has been found. The main products of the reaction are α, ω-dicarboxylic acids obtained with the yield up to 77% depending on the size of acetals ring. The process has been explored and optimized on the example of the dodecanedioic acid synthesis (a valuable industrial product).