A New Reaction of 1,2‐Dioxetanes. Formation of 1,2,4‐Trioxanes from Aldehydes

Abstract
1,2‐Dioxetanes bearing different 3‐phenoxy substituents add to aldehydes to give 1,2,4‐trioxanes in yields of 17–75% depending on the nature of the para‐phenyl substituent. Illustrations of this new reaction are described.