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In organic chemistry, ozonolysis is an organic reaction where the unsaturated bonds are cleaved with ozone (). Multiple carbon–carbon bond are replaced by carbonyl () groups, such as aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids. The reaction is predominantly applied to alkenes, but alkynes and azo compounds are also susceptible to cleavage. The outcome of the reaction depends on the type of multiple bond being oxidized and the work-up conditions.

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  • Ozonolysis of alkenes
  • Reaction mechanism
  • History
  • Ozonolysis of alkynes
  • Other substrates
  • Applications
  • Ozonolysis as an analytical method
  • Occurrence
  • Safety
  • See also
  • References

In organic chemistry, ozonolysis is an organic reaction where the unsaturated bonds are cleaved with ozone (). Multiple carbon–carbon bond are replaced by carbonyl () groups, such as aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids. The reaction is predominantly applied to alkenes, but alkynes and azo compounds are also susceptible to cleavage. The outcome of the reaction depends on the type of multiple bond being oxidized and the work-up conditions.

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