CUPRIC ION-CATALYZED DIOXYGENATION OF 1,2-CYCLOHEXANEDIONES. A NONENZYMATIC ANALOG FOR QUERCETINASE DIOXYGENATION

Abstract
1,2-Cyclohexanediones were found to be dioxygenated by molecular oxygen with the aid of cupric ion to afford 1,5-keto acids and carbon monoxide. The reaction proceeds possibly via an endoperoxide intermediate. Methyl α-hydroxyadipates were also formed as byproducts. The mechanism of oxygenation is discussed.