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Synlett 2000; 2000(1): 143-145
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-6440
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Microwave-Assisted Oxidation of Alcohols Using Aqueous Hydrogen Peroxide

Dariusz Bogdał* , Marcin Łukasiewicz
  • *Department of Polymer Science and Technology, Politechnika Krakowska, ul. Warszawska 24, 31-155 Krakow, Poland; Fax +48 12 6 34 24 25; E-mail: pcbogdal@cyf-kr.edu.pl
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31 December 2000 (online)

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Primary and secondary alcohols were oxidised into equivalent carboxylic acids and ketones within 10-20 min using 30% aqueous hydrogen peroxide and commercially available catalysts under microwave irradiation.

oxidation - hydrogen peroxide - biphasic system - alcohols - microwave irradiation