Highly practical and efficient preparation of aldehydes and ketones from aerobic oxidation of alcohols with an inorganic-ligand supported iodine catalyst

Abstract

Herein, we divulge an efficient protocol for aerobic oxidation of alcohols with an inorganic-ligand supported iodine catalyst, (NH₄)₅[IMo₆O₂₄]. The catalyst system is compatible with a wide range of groups and exhibits high selectivity, and shows excellent stability and reusability, thus serving as a potentially greener alternative to the classical transformations.