The oxidation of cyclohexene by ceric ammonium nitrate has been studied. In anhydrous DMSO the reaction leads to cyclohexene-3-nitrate, while in acetonitrile N-(cyclohexene-2-yl) acetamide is formed. Hydroxylated products are formed in the presence of water. The results obtained are explained in terms of the formation of an intermediate arising from the addition of the radical NO3• to the olefinic double bond. [Journal translation]
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