Mild Oxidation of Alcohols with o-Iodoxybenzoic Acid (IBX) in Water/Acetone Mixture in the Presence of β-Cyclodextrin

K. Surendra, N. Srilakshmi Krishnaveni, M. Arjun Reddy, Y. V. D. Nageswar, and K. Rama Rao*
Organic Chemistry Division-I, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad-500 007, India ramaraok@iict.res.in
J. Org. Chem., 2003, 68 (5), pp 2058–2059
DOI: 10.1021/jo026751w
Publication Date (Web): February 12, 2003
Copyright © 2003 American Chemical Society

 IICT Communication no. 021013.

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A mild and efficient oxidation of alcohols with o-iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX) catalyzed by β-cyclodextrin in a water/acetone mixture (86:14) has been developed. A series of alcohols were oxidized at room temperature in excellent yields.

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  • Published In Issue March 07, 2003
  • Received November 22, 2002

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