2,4,6-Trimethylpyridinium chlorochromate (TMPCC) as an efficient and novel oxidizing agent for the chemoselective oxidation of alcohols to the corresponding carbonyl compounds

Abstract

A simple and efficient chemoselective oxidation of alcohols to the corresponding aldehydes and ketones using 2,4,6-trimethylpyridinium chlorochromate (TMPCC) in acetonitrile was described. A good range of primary and secondary benzylic alcohols was selectively oxidized under reflux conditions in good to excellent yields.