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OxidationO 0212 Solvent-Free Oxidation of Alcohols by t-Butyl Hydroperoxide Catalyzed by

Water-Soluble Copper Complex. — The catalytic system permits a highly efficient oxidation of secondary alcohols to ketones under phase-transfer conditions. — (FERGUSON, G.; AJJOU*, A. N.; Tetrahedron Lett. 44 (2003) 51, 9139-9142; Dep. Chim. Biochim., Univ. Moncton, Moncton, N. B. E1A 3E9, Can.; Eng.) — Mais

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