Nitrous oxide as a selective oxidant for ketonization of $\mathrm{C}=\mathrm{C}$ double bonds in organic compounds

The oxidation chemistry of nitrous oxide $(\mathrm{N}_2\mathrm{O})$ includes a wide range of both catalytic and non-catalytic selective oxidation reactions. This review summarizes the results of modern experimental and theoretical studies devoted to non-catalytic oxidation reactions of $\mathrm{N}_2\mathrm{O}$ with carbon–carbon double bonds of alkenes and polymers. It is shown that these reactions open up a promising way for the synthesis of diverse carbonyl compounds (ketones and aldehydes) as well as a new type of functionalized oligomers — unsaturated polyketones. Possible applications of unsaturated polyketones, as well as economic aspects of $\mathrm{N}_2\mathrm{O}$ production and use as a selective oxidant are discussed.
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