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Synlett 2004(4): 738-740  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-817762
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A Convenient One-Pot PCC Oxidation-Wittig Reaction of Alcohols

Andrew R. Bressette*, Louis C. Glover IV
Department of Chemistry, Berry College, P. O. Box 5016, Mt. Berry, GA 30149-5016, USA
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Received 23 June 2003
Publication Date:
10 February 2004 (online)

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Abstract

A simple one-pot process for the PCC oxidation of alcohols followed by in situ trapping of the aldehyde with a Wittig ­reagent is described.

Key words

oxidations - aldehydes - Wittig reactions - tandem reactions - esterification

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Determined by GC.