peroxyacid
Peroxyacid is a class of organic acids that contain a hydroperoxy group (-OOH) attached to a carbonyl, giving the general structure R-CO-O-O-H. They act as oxidizing agents in organic synthesis by transferring an oxygen atom to substrates, often delivering electrophilic oxygen to alkenes or sulfides.
Most peroxyacids are prepared in situ by reacting a carboxylic acid with hydrogen peroxide in the presence
Common examples include peracetic acid (R = CH3), performic acid (R = H, derived from formic acid), perbenzoic
Applications and scope: peroxyacids are versatile oxidants in organic synthesis. They are widely used to epoxidize
Safety and handling: as strong oxidizers, peroxyacids can be shock-sensitive and may decompose violently under improper