Copper-catalyzed aerobic alcohol oxidation under air in neat water by using a water-soluble ligand†
Abstract
A copper-catalyzed primary benzylic and allylic alcohols oxidation system has been developed under air in neat water by use of a water-soluble ligand (pytl-β-CD). The ligand was designed and synthesized via a click conjunction between functionalized β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) and 2-ethinylpyridine.