Copper-Catalyzed Oxidation of Alcohols to Aldehydes and Ketones: An Efficient, Aerobic Alternative
Abstract
An efficient, copper-based catalyst has been discovered that oxidizes a wide range of alcohols into aldehydes and ketones under mild conditions. This catalytic system utilizes oxygen or air as the ultimate, stoichiometric oxidant, producing water as the only by-product.
- Publication:
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Science
- Pub Date:
- December 1996
- DOI:
- 10.1126/science.274.5295.2044
- Bibcode:
- 1996Sci...274.2044M