Synlett 1992; 1992(5): 425-426
DOI: 10.1055/s-1992-21368
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Selective Oxidation of Primary Allylic Alcohols to αβ-Unsaturated Aldehydes

Partap S. Kalsi* , Baldev R. Chhabra, Jasvinder Singh, Rakesh Vig
  • *Department of Chemistry, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India
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Publication Date:
08 March 2002 (online)

Selective oxidation of primary allylic alcohols to the corresponding aldehydes is achieved using selenium(IV) oxide-tert-butyl hydroperoxide-silicon(IV) oxide, while secondary allylic, benzylic and saturated alcohols remain unaffected.

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