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  • An efficient and selective solvent-free oxidation of alcohols by shaking with chromium trioxide supported on aluminium silicate.

An efficient and selective solvent-free oxidation of alcohols by shaking with chromium trioxide supported on aluminium silicate.

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (2007-11-17)
Li-Hong Huang, Ji-Dong Lou, Long-Hua Zhu, Lei Ping, Yan-Bin Fu
ABSTRACT

A selective oxidation of primary alcohols to the corresponding aldehydes by shaking with chromium trioxide supported on aluminium silicate at room temperature under solvent free conditions is reported. This new procedure can also oxidise secondary alcohols.

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Sigma-Aldrich
Chromium(VI) oxide, 99.99% trace metals basis
Sigma-Aldrich
Chromium(VI) oxide, SAJ special grade, ≥98.0%
Sigma-Aldrich
Chromium(VI) oxide, ReagentPlus®, 99.9% trace metals basis
Sigma-Aldrich
Chromium(VI) oxide, ACS reagent, ≥98.0%