Transition-Metal- and Halogen-Free Oxidation of Benzylic sp³ C–H Bonds to Carbonyl Groups Using Potassium Persulfate

Abstract

Aryl carbonyl compounds including acetophenones, benzophenones, imides, and benzoic acids are prepared from benzyl substrates using potassium persulfate as oxidant with catalytic pyridine in acetonitrile under mild conditions. Neither transition metals nor halogens are involved in the reactions.

Key words

potassium persulfate - oxidation - transition-metal-free - halogen-free - benzylic sp³ C–H bond

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