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- - A new method for oxidizing alcohols to aldehydes and ketones using hydroxyphthalimide (NHPI) as a catalyst is introduced, allowing for practical and recyclable processes.
- - This electro-oxidation technique operates under constant current in a single undivided setup, yielding high amounts of products from various alcohols.
- - Key benefits of this approach include recyclable materials (catalyst, electrode, etc.), mild reaction conditions, ease of use, good tolerance for functional groups, and potential for large-scale production.
Article Abstract
A practical and recyclable electro-oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes and ketones by using -hydroxyphthalimide (NHPI) as the catalyst is presented. Through an undivided pool, under constant current conditions, various alcohols can be oxidized to the corresponding aldehydes or ketones in a high yield. Compared with previous methods, this system has the following characteristics: (1) the catalyst, electrode, electrolyte, and solvent (mainly water) are recyclable; (2) it has many advantages such as mild reaction conditions, easy operation, and good tolerance of functional groups; and (3) it can be smoothly scaled up to kilogram-scale production.
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