catalytic aerobic oxidation of benzyl alcohols

stratosphere · Sun Jun 05, 2005 7:27 am

A new, highly selective synthesis of aromatic aldehydes by aerobic free-radical oxidation of benzylic alcohols, catalysed by n-hydroxyphthalimide under mild conditions. Polar and enthalpic effects.
Minisci F, Punta C, Recupero F, Fontana F, Pedulli GF.
Chem Commun (Camb). 2002 Apr 7;(7):688-9.

Abstract
A new selective synthesis of aromatic aldehydes is described, based on catalytic oxidation of benzyl alcohols with molecular oxygen at rt and atmospheric pressure.

Commentary
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of potential interest for benzaldyde from benzyl alcohol and methcathinone synthesis and probobly more, and not a very exotic or expensive catalyst.

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