N-Chloroamines as Oxidants: A Swern-type Oxidation at Room Temperature without Addition of Excess Base
Diane Kühn
Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Giessen, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 58, 35392 Giessen, Germany
Richard Göttlich *
Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Giessen, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 58, 35392 Giessen, Germany
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
A new selective oxidation reaction for the oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes and ketones is described. N-Chloramines are used as the oxidant together with dialkylsulfide. This Swern-type reaction can be performed at room temperature without an additional base and the dialkylsulfide may be used catalytically.
Keywords: Oxidation, aldehyde, catalysis