A new, highly selective synthesis of aromatic aldehydes by aerobic free-radical oxidation of benzylic alcohols, catalysed by n-hydroxyphthalimide under mild conditions. Polar and enthalpic effects.
A new selective synthesis of aromatic aldehydes is described, based on catalytic oxidation of benzyl alcohols with molecular oxygen at rt and atmospheric pressure.
Dipartimento di Chimica del Politecnico, via Mancinelli 7, I-20131, Milano, MI, Italy. francesco.minisci@polimi.it
Francesco
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Minisci
Carlo
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Punta
Francesco
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Recupero
Francesca
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Fontana
Gian Franco
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Pedulli