Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry
Trioxolane:
A
molecule
containing a five-membered ring composed of C-O-C-O-O. An
intermediate
in
ozonolysis
.
+
Cycloaddition
+
Cycloaddition
Reaction
products
(depending upon work-up)
Ozone
Alkene
Molozonide
Carbonyl oxide
Carbonyl
Trioxolane
Related terms:
Peroxide
,
oxidative cleavage
,
reaction mechanism
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