Iron‐Catalyzed Benzylic Oxidation with Aqueous <i>tert</i>‐Butyl Hydroperoxide

Abstract

Abstract A small amount of iron(III) chloride (2 mol %) catalyzes benzylic oxidations with tert ‐butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) as oxidant in pyridine. The corresponding carbonyl compounds are obtained in high yields.