Oppenauer oxidation
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Oppenauer oxidation
[′äp·ə‚nau̇·ər ‚äk·sə′dā·shən] (organic chemistry)
The oxidation of a primary or secondary hydroxyl compound to form the corresponding carbonyl compound; aluminum alkoxide and an excess amount of a carbonyl hydrogen acceptor, such as benzophenone or acetone, are required.
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