Selective Oxidations Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of the of the process used to turn a secondary alcohol to a ketone?
What are the regents for this process?
A
The Jones Oxidation
CrO3, H2SO4, acetone
2
Q
What is the name of the of the process used to turn a primary alcohol to a carboxylic acid?
What are the regents for this process?
A
The Jones Oxidation
CrO3, H2SO4, acetone
3
Q
Where does the CrO3 come from in the Jones oxidation?
A
Generated from K2Cr2O7 reacting with H2O/H+
4
Q
Why can’t K2Cr2O7 be used in the production of an aldehyde from a primary alcohol?
A
Can’t use water as destroys the reaction
5
Q
What reagent is used to go from a primary alcohol to an aldehyde?
A
Pyridinium chlorochromate
6
Q
What reagents are used for Ozonolysis?
A
1) O3
2) Me2S, DMS
