Ozonolysis of Alkene
Ozonolysis of Alkene: Cleaves C=C double bond; used for structure determination. Step-by-step mechanism, reagents and practice.
What happens
Cleaves C=C double bond; used for structure determination.
Reaction summary
CH₂=CH₂ + O₃ → 2HCHO
Reagents and conditions
- Starting material: Ethylene (alkene); Ozone
- Conditions: -78°C, then reductive workup
- Products: Formaldehyde