Oxidative Deoximation of N-Methyl-2,6-diphenyl piperidin-4-one Oxime and Its 3-Alkyl Derivatives by Acid Dichromate

Abstract

Kinetics of oxidation of N-methyl-2,6-diphenyl piperidin-4-one and its 3-alkyl substituted derivatives by acid dichromate has been studied in aqueous acetic acid medium. The oxidation is first order with respect to [oxidant] and [substrate]. The reactions are acid catalyzed. Ionic strength has no appreciable effect on the reaction rate. The reaction rate decreases with decrease in the dielectric strength of the medium indicating a polar mechanism. The reactions followed at four different temperatures and the activation parameters computed. Based on the results obtained a suitable mechanism is proposed. The reactivity sequence is found to be 1,3,5-trimethyl PPO > 1-methyl PPO > 1,3-dimethyl PPO > 1-methyl-3-ethyl PPO > 1-methyl-3-isopropyl PPO.