Synthesis 1989; 1989(5): 378-380
DOI: 10.1055/s-1989-27256
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Barium Permanganate, Ba(MnO4)2;1 An Efficient and Mild Oxidizing Agent for Use Under Non-aqueous and Aprotic Conditions

H. Firouzabadi* , E. Mottghinejad, M. Seddighi
  • *Chemistry Department, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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17 September 2002 (online)

Barium permanganate is used for the efficient oxidation of different types of alcohols and acyloins to the corresponding carbonyl compounds in boiling acetonitrile. The mildness of this reagent is shown by the oxidative S,S-coupling of several thiols to disulfides.

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