Abstract
A mild, iron-based catalyst system is presented that selectively oxidizes secondary alcohols to the corresponding hydroxy ketones in the presence of primary alcohols within 15 minutes at room temperature, utilizing H2O2 as the oxidant.
MeSH terms
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Alcohols / chemistry*
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Catalysis
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Coordination Complexes / chemistry
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Ferrous Compounds / chemistry*
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Hydrogen Peroxide / chemistry*
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Ketones / chemistry
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Oxidation-Reduction
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Temperature
Substances
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Alcohols
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Coordination Complexes
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Ferrous Compounds
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Ketones
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Hydrogen Peroxide