Dioxirane

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Dioxirane
IUPAC name Dioxirane
Identifiers
CAS number [157-26-6]
PubChem 449520
SMILES C1OO1
Properties
Molecular formula CH2O2
Molar mass 46.03 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

A dioxirane is a molecule containing a three-membered ring composed of one carbon and two oxygens. Somewhat unstable, they are used in organic synthesis as oxidizing reagents.[1] The only dioxirane in common use is dimethyldioxirane (DMDO), the oxirane derived from acetone.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Ruggero Curci, Anna Dinoi, and Maria F. Rubino (1995). "Dioxirane oxidations: Taming the reactivity-selectivity principle". Pure & Appl. Chem. 67 (5): 811-822.