Homogeneous, Anaerobic (N-Heterocyclic Carbene)−Pd or −Ni Catalyzed Oxidation of Secondary Alcohols at Mild Temperatures

Abstract

The use of aryl chlorides as oxidants for the selective oxidation of a variety of secondary alcohols in anaerobic conditions with (NHC)-Pd and -Ni systems (NHC = N-heterocyclic carbene) at very mild temperatures is presented.