Oxidation of Tertiary Aromatic Alcohols to Ketones in Water

Abstract

Abstract A new rosin‐based amphiphile enables the oxidation of tertiary aromatic alcohols in water under mild conditions. The oxidation process is mediated by β ‐scission of alkoxy radicals. Our catalyst system including the surfactant, catalysts, and water can be easily recycled within the same reaction vial. magnified image