Synthesis of gem-dihydroperoxides from ketones using silica-supported sodium hydrogen sulfate as a heterogeneous catalyst

NaHSO4·SiO2 was found to be an efficient catalyst for the synthesis of gem-dihydroperoxides from ketones and aqueous (50%) H2O2 under mild and heterogeneous conditions at room temperature within a short period of time. The method presented here has the advantages of environmental benignancy, good to excellent yields and simple operational procedure.

Graphical abstractNaHSO4·SiO2 was found to be an efficient catalyst for the synthesis of gem-dihydroperoxides from ketones and aqueous (50%) H2O2 under mild and heterogeneous conditions at room temperature within a short period of time. The method presented here has the advantages of environmental benignancy, good to excellent yields and simple operational procedure.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide