Efficient and convenient oxidation of benzyl halides to carbonyl compounds with Sodium nitrate and Acetic acid by phase transfer catalysis in aqueous media

  • Yu Lin Hu Chemical Engineering College, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, PR China
  • Wei Wei Chemical Engineering College, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, PR China
  • Qi Fa Liu Chemical Engineering College, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, PR China
  • Ming Lu Chemical Engineering College, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, PR China
DOI: 10.4314/bcse.v24i2.54760
Keywords: Oxidation, Benzyl halides, Phase transfer catalyst, Sodium nitrate

Abstract

A variety of benzyl halides were converted to the corresponding aldehydes/ketones in good to high yields by phase transfer catalysis combined with sodium nitrate and acetic acid at reflux. As a result, a simple and high yield procedure has been developed.

 

KEY WORDS: Oxidation, Benzyl halides, Phase transfer catalyst, Sodium nitrate

 

 

Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop. 2010, 24(2), 277-282.
Issue
Vol. 24 No. 2 (2010)
Section
Articles

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