An efficient and selective oxidation of benzylic alcohols to the corresponding carbonyl compounds under solvent-free conditions

Abstract

1-Benzyl-4-aza-1-azoniabicyclo[2.2.2]octanedichromate is a useful reagent for selective oxidation of benzylicalcohols and α-hydroxy ketones to the corresponding carbonyl compounds. The reaction was carried out under solvent-free conditions without or in the presence of a catalytic amount of aluminum chloride.