Indium(III) Isopropoxide as a Hydrogen Transfer Catalyst for Conversion of Benzylic Alcohols into Aldehydes or Ketones via Oppenauer Oxidation

Abstract

Indium(III) isopropoxide [In(Oi-Pr)₃] was applicable as an Oppenauer­ oxidation catalyst, and the conversion of primary or secondary alcohols into the corresponding aldehydes or ketones was promoted at room temperature using pivalaldehyde as an oxidant.

Key words

indium catalyst - Oppenauer oxidation - primary alcohol - secondary alcohol - aldehyde - ketone - room temperature

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