General Characteristics The Appel reaction converts primary and secondary alcohols into corresponding alkyl halides. The reaction is suitable for both acid- and base-sensitive alcohols since the ...
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TEMPO Oxidation
General Characteristics 2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl radical (TEMPO) is a stable and commercially available organic free radical reagent used to oxidize primary alcohols to aldehydes. It is ...