Dimethyl sulfoxide pivaloyl chloride: a new reagent for oxidation of alcohols to carbonyls

TitleDimethyl sulfoxide pivaloyl chloride: a new reagent for oxidation of alcohols to carbonyls
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2008
AuthorsDubey, A, Kandula, SRao V, Kumar, P
JournalSynthetic Communications
Volume38
Issue5
Pagination746-753
Date PublishedFEB
Type of ArticleArticle
ISSN0039-7911
KeywordsAlcohols, carbonyls, DMSO, pivaloyl chloride, Swern oxidation
Abstract

An efficient procedure for conversion of alcohols to the corresponding carbonyl compounds, an alternative to the classical Swern oxidation, is described. Pivaloyl chloride is employed as a mild and inexpensive electrophile. A possible reaction mechanism is proposed.

DOI10.1080/00397910701820343
Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign)Foreign
Impact Factor (IF)1.065
Divison category: 
Organic Chemistry