Transition-metal-free aerobic oxidation of primary alcohols to carboxylic acids†
Abstract
A transition-metal-free aerobic oxidation of primary alcohols to acids was achieved in the presence of a base. This transformation provides an effective protocol towards the synthesis of aryl, alkyl, heterocyclic and vinyl carboxylic acids.
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