Pd(OAc)2 has been explored for the oxidation of benzylic and allylic alcohols to afford the corresponding aldehydes and ketones at moderate temperature (Scheme 12).
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Scheme 12 |
1.8.3.2 Oxidation of Double Bonds
The alkenes could be oxidized selectively to give 1,2-diols or aldehydes or ketones depending on the reaction conditions. Pd(OAc)2 with molecular oxygen can oxidize alkenes to give 1,2-diols in basic conditions and aldehydes or ketones in acidic conditions (Scheme 13).
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Scheme 13 |