A variety of aromatic, aliphatic and conjugated alcohols were
transformed into the corresponding carboxylic acids and ketones
with aq 70% t-BuOOH in the presence
of catalytic amounts of bismuth(III) oxide. This method possesses
a wide range of capabilities, does not involve cumbersome work-up,
exhibits chemoselectivity and proceeds under ambient conditions.
The resulting products are obtained in good yields within reasonable
time. The overall method is green.
oxidations - alcohols - Bi2O3
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t-BuOOH - reaction rates