Abstract
In the reaction of trialkylborane with lead(IV) acetate or phenyliodoso acetate in benzene, about two thirds of the alkyl groups of trialkylborane were converted to the corresponding alkyl acetate without any isomerization of the alkyl group. Lead(IV) acetate reacted preferentially with the secondary alkyl group, while phenyliodoso acetate reacted only with the primary alkyl group. In either reaction, one mole of oxidizing agent was consumed for the formation of one mole of alkyl acetate.