Facile Oxidation of Aldehydes to Esters Using S·SnO2/SBA-1–H2O2

Abstract

Abstract A highly efficient, mild, and simple procedure has been described for the oxidation of aldehydes to corresponding esters in alcohols with S·SnO2/SBA-1 as catalyst and H2O2 as the oxidant, and the catalytic systems can be used in the preparation of a broad range of esters. Oxidation of aldehydes to corresponding esters utilizing H2O2 as the oxidant without any metal catalyst is also reported.