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Swern Oxidation

Swern Oxidation

General Characteristics -The oxidation of alcohols based on the dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO)-oxalyl chloride system is called the Swern oxidation. -DCC (Pfitzner-Moffatt), TFAA (modified Swern), acetic ...

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Dess-Martin Oxidation

Dess-Martin Oxidation

General Characteristics -The oxidation of alcohols by Dess-Martin periodinane (DMP). -The reaction proceeds at room temperature, converting alcohols into aldehydes. -Reactive and mild enough to be ...

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