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Pfitzner-Moffatt Oxidation

Pfitzner-Moffatt Oxidation

General Characteristics The oxidation of alcohols using the combination of DCC+Brønsted acid+DMSO is known as the Pfitzner-Moffatt oxidation. The active species of this reaction is bulkier than those ...

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Albright-Goldman Oxidation

Albright-Goldman Oxidation

General Characteristics The Swern-type oxidation of alcohols using acetic anhydride as the activator of DMSO. The reaction times are relatively long (12-24 h). This reaction is useful for the ...

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Mukaiyama Oxidation

Mukaiyama Oxidation

General Characteristics The Swern oxidation is relatively clean and practical but also associated with such problems as the generation of carbon monoxide and dimethylsulfide and the requirement of ...

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