Provided is an inactive compound that is activated by reaction with ozone into an active compound having a carbonyl oxygen. Also provided is a method of activating the above inactive compounds. Further provided is a method of treating a disease or condition in a subject using the above compound at a site that is not exposed to atmospheric ozone. Additionally provided is a method of determining internal ozonolysis in a subject using the above compound. Also provided is a molecule less than 1000 mw, having a double bond that is reactive with ozone, and forms a nontoxic compound after reacting with ozone. Further provided is a method of degrading ozone.

Provided is an inactive compound that is activated by reaction with ozone into an active compound having a carbonyl oxygen. Also provided is a method of activating the above inactive compounds. Further provided is a method of treating a disease or condition in a subject using the above compound at a site that is not exposed to atmospheric ozone. Additionally provided is a method of determining internal ozonolysis in a subject using the above compound. Also provided is a molecule less than 1000 mw, having a double bond that is reactive with ozone, and forms a nontoxic compound after reacting with ozone. Further provided is a method of degrading ozone.

The present disclosure provides improved methods of performing ozonolysis on alkenes comprising non-reductive quenching of ozonide intermediates using Bronsted bases to yield aldehyde, ketone and/or carboxylic acid products.

The present disclosure provides improved methods of performing ozonolysis on alkenes comprising non-reductive quenching of ozonide intermediates using Bronsted bases to yield aldehyde, ketone and/or carboxylic acid products.

The present disclosure provides improved methods of performing ozonolysis on alkenes comprising non-reductive quenching of ozonide intermediates using Bronsted bases to yield aldehyde, ketone and/or carboxylic acid products.

The present disclosure provides improved methods of performing ozonolysis on alkenes comprising non-reductive quenching of ozonide intermediates using Bronsted bases to yield aldehyde, ketone and/or carboxylic acid products.

The present disclosure provides improved methods of performing ozonolysis on alkenes comprising non-reductive quenching of ozonide intermediates using Bronsted bases to yield aldehyde, ketone and/or carboxylic acid products.

The present disclosure provides improved methods of performing ozonolysis on alkenes comprising non-reductive quenching of ozonide intermediates using Bronsted bases to yield aldehyde, ketone and/or carboxylic acid products.

A process for oxidizing an alkyl substrate may comprise combining an alkyl substrate (e.g., propane, n-butane) and ozone in a liquid phase medium comprising a branched alkane activator (e.g., isobutane) and a protic additive (e.g., water) under conditions sufficient to oxidize the alkyl substrate to products. The alkyl substrate may be selected from linear and cyclic alkanes.

A process for oxidizing an alkyl substrate may comprise combining an alkyl substrate (e.g., propane, n-butane) and ozone in a liquid phase medium comprising a branched alkane activator (e.g., isobutane) and a protic additive (e.g., water) under conditions sufficient to oxidize the alkyl substrate to products. The alkyl substrate may be selected from linear and cyclic alkanes.