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Synfacts 2010(1): 0126-0126  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1218445
Polymer-Supported Synthesis
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Aerobic Oxidation of Alcohols with Ruthenium on Carbon

Contributor(s): Yasuhiro Uozumi, Takao Osako
S. Mori, M. Takubo, K. Makida, T. Yanase, S. Aoyagi, T. Maegawa, Y. Monguchi, H. Sajiki*
Gifu Pharmaceutical University, Japan
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Publication Date:
21 December 2009 (online)

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Significance

Ruthenium on carbon (10 wt% Ru loading) catalyzed the aerobic oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols in toluene at 50-90 ˚C under oxygen to afford the corresponding aldehydes and ketones in up to 99% yield (20 examples).