Module 8: Oxidation of Alcohols Flashcards
1
Q
What methods of oxidation of alcohols did we cover?
A
- Chromic acid
- PCC
- Swern Oxidation
2
Q
Chromic acid
A
- Primary alcohols to Carboxylic acids
- Secondary alcohols to Ketones
H2CrO4
3
Q
PCC
A
- Primary alcohols to Aldehydes
- Secondary alcohols to Ketones
PCC and CH2Cl2
4
Q
Swern Oxidation
A
- Primary alcohols to Aldehydes
- Secondary alcohols to Ketones
DMSO, (COCl)2 and Et3N