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.
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