Synthesis 1986; 1986(1): 59-60
DOI: 10.1055/s-1986-31477
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Chemoselective Oxidation of Secondary Hydroxy Groups by the Molybdenum Hexacarbonyl/Cetylpyridinium Chloride/t-Butyl Hydroperoxide System

Kazumasa Yamawaki* , Tsutomu Yoshida, Takashi Suda, Yasutaka Ishii, Masaya Ogawa
  • *Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Kansai University, Senriyama, Suita-shi, Osaka 564, Japan
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20 August 2002 (online)

The system molybdenum hexacarbonyl/cetylpyridinium chloride/t-butyl hydroperoxide in benzene is used for the chemoselective oxidation of secondary hydroxy compounds to the corresponding carbonyl derivatives.