A simple and efficient synthesis of gem-dihydroperoxides from ketones using aqueous hydrogen peroxide and catalytic ceric ammonium nitrate

Ketones were efficiently converted into the corresponding gem-dihydroperoxides in high yields within a short period of time on treatment with aqueous H2O2 (50%) in the presence of a catalytic amount of CAN in acetonitrile at room temperature.

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