Synlett 2011(4): 555-558  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1259538
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Selective Oxidation of Activated Alcohols by the Combination of H2O2, AcOH and NaBr: An Efficient Metal-Free Alternative

Xingyi Qi*, Jing Wang, Liwei Zheng, Lin Qi
School of Chemistry and Environment, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Beijing 100191, P. R. of China
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Received 29 October 2010
Publication Date:
08 February 2011 (online)

Abstract

The ternary H2O2-AcOH-NaBr combination has been found to be extremely effective for the oxidation of benzyl alcohol and its derivatives. Comparative studies indicated that the addition of NaBr offered significant improvement in product yields and selectivity towards aldehyde formation.