Synthesis 1994; 1994(10): 1035-1036
DOI: 10.1055/s-1994-25632
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Oxidation of Aromatic 1,2-Dimethanols by Activated Dimethyl Sulfoxide

Omar Farooq*
  • *Building 201-3N-04, Graphic Research Laboratory, 3M Central Research, ST Paul, Minnesota 55144, USA
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27 September 2002 (online)

A series of substituted ortho-phthalaldehydes were prepared under mild conditions in respectable yields by oxidation of the corresponding dimethanols using oxalyl chloride activated dimethyl sulfoxide.

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