Mild Oxidation of Alcohols with <i>o</i>-Iodoxybenzoic Acid (IBX) in Water/Acetone Mixture in the Presence of β-Cyclodextrin

Abstract

A mild and efficient oxidation of alcohols with o-iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX) catalyzed by beta-cyclodextrin in a water/acetone mixture (86:14) has been developed. A series of alcohols were oxidized at room temperature in excellent yields.