Oppenauer Oxidation

Schematic representation of the Oppenauer Oxidation.
Mechanism of the Oppenauer Oxidation
Mechanism of the Oppenauer Oxidation
Sample reactions
intermediate structure
KOt-Bu, Ph2CO
PhH, t-BuOH
Reflux, 2.5 h, 90%
intermediate structure
intermediate structure
Al(Oi-Pr)3, Cyclohexanone
PhMe
100 °C, 30 min
"No yield reported."
intermediate structure
intermediate structure
Al(Oi-Pr)3, Cyclohexanone
PhMe
Reflux, 3 h, 48%
intermediate structure