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


Yu Lin Hu
Wei Wei
Qi Fa Liu
Ming Lu

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.

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