Oxidation of Secondary Benzylic Alcohols to Ketones and Benzylic Oxy­genation of Alkylarenes with Hydrogen Peroxide in the Presence of Activated Carbon

Abstract

A variety of benzylic alcohols were oxidized to the corresponding carbonyl compounds selectively with 30% hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) in the presence of activated carbon. Alkylarenes such as fluorenes, xanthenes, and anthrone were also effectively oxygenated to the corresponding carbonyl compounds with 30% H₂O₂ as oxidant in the presence of activated carbon.

Key words

oxidation - benzylic alcohol - hydrogen peroxide - activated carbon - fluorene

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