Beckmann Rearrangement

Schematic representation of the Beckmann Rearrangement.
Mechanism of the Beckmann Rearrangement
Mechanism of the Beckmann Rearrangement
Sample reactions
intermediate structure
Polystyrenesulfonic acid
MeOH
170 °C
"Also isolated was the C3-epimer which was equilibrated to the desired product."
intermediate structure
intermediate structure
AcOH
RT, 60 min, 69% (2 steps)
intermediate structure