The Gif Paradox
Abstract
This account summarizes research work on the structural aspects and functional features encountered in all major branches of the Gif family of hydrocarbon-oxidizing reagents. Despite assertions by the inventor of Gif chemistry, D. H. R. Barton, to the effect that nonradical pathways could better explain the behavior of Gif systems, detailed experimental investigations provide compelling evidence to support the preponderance of oxygen- and carboncentered radical chemistry.
Recommended Citation
P. Stavropoulos et al., "The Gif Paradox," Accounts of Chemical Research, vol. 34, no. 9, pp. 745 - 752, American Chemical Society (ACS), Jul 2001.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1021/ar000100+
Department(s)
Chemistry
Keywords and Phrases
Carbon; Hydrocarbon; Hydrocarbon Oxidizing Reagent; Oxidizing Agent; Oxygen; Unclassified Drug; chemical Analysis; Chemical Structure; Oxygenation; Photolysis; Research; Structure Analysis
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0001-4842
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2001 American Chemical Society (ACS), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jul 2001
