Efficiency of Ceric Ions of Oxidation and Polymerization—A Review

Abstract

Cerium(IV) ions are versatile reagents for the oxidation of numerous functional groups in organic synthesis, as well as in transition metal chemistry. They are also employed [1] to achieve nitration, hydroxylation, rearrangement, addition of carbonyl compounds to 1, 3-dienes, hemolytic malonylation of aromatic hydrocarbons, alkoxyiodination, nitratoiodination, and more. Most of these transformations open up a broad applicability due to their mild reaction conditions, fast conversions, and convenient work-up procedures.