A. Dubey, S. V. Kandula, Pradeep Kumar
Feb 13, 2008
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Synthetic Communications
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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.